When you are travelling, there is one thing you are guaranteed to find in any region you go to.  Local specialty food!  This may be items that are only grown in the region or items that are only cooked in that region.  Regardless, you should always try to find some of these specialities to try out when you are in the area, unless you are allergic to them of course.  Trying the local food is one reason that many people travel so make sure you do not miss out!

In the North West United States, one such item is the Huckleberry which is used in a wide variety of products.  You can find jam, chocolate, syrup as well taffy and tea made out of Huckleberries.  These tend to be confused with blueberries but they only grow in the wild in higher elevations and are harvested between June and August. 

Another well known food item in the North West is salmon which you can get all over teh United States.  But if you are in the area, you should visit a local restaurant to get some of the freshest salmon that you will ever get. 

When in the Pacific North West, if you cross the border into Canada you will find many different fruits located in the Okanogan Valley in British Columbia.  There are supposed to be some wonderful orchards there for apples and cherries that you can eat right off the tree.  It does not get any fresher than that!