Montana Huckleberries episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 9 MIN

Montana Huckleberries

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

Lewis and Clark wrote in their journals of the abundance of wild huckleberries as well as serviceberries and currents. Native Americans used various berries and their roots for medicinal teas for treating coughs and other ailments and to make pemmican. Newspapers wrote of the berries. County fairs had berry pie contests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis and Clark wrote in their journals of the abundance of wild huckleberries as well as serviceberries and currents. Native Americans used various berries and their roots for medicinal teas for treating coughs and other ailments and to make pemmican. Newspapers wrote of the berries. County fairs had berry pie contests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

Montana Huckleberries

0:00 9:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Dr. History's Tales of the Old West episode published?

This episode was published on August 5, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Lewis and Clark wrote in their journals of the abundance of wild huckleberries as well as serviceberries and currents. Native Americans used various berries and their roots for medicinal teas for treating coughs and other ailments and to make...

Can I download this Dr. History's Tales of the Old West episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!