The Beaver State, one of the great cherry-producing areas of the world, grows many varieties—from Bings to Royal Annes.
The earliest settlers of Oregon realized early on that the northwestern state had the perfect climate for cherry production. The Dalles (above) became a well-known agricultural region for the Royal Anne cherry, a popular choice in the production of maraschino cherries. Orchard Photo Courtesy the Gerald

True West July/August 2023