Do you know how the Rainier cherry got its name?

Developed in 1952, the Rainer Cherry is named after Mt. Rainer, an icon of the state of Washington where the cherry was developed!

Light, crisp and made for summer. 🍒🥒

This Cherry Cucumber Salad brings together juicy Northwest cherries, cool cucumber, red onion, a simple vinaigrette and optional crumbled feta for the easiest sweet and savory side dish.

Swipe through for the full recipe and ejoy it ...before Northwest cherries disappear!🍒

Okay hear us out... cherries on pizza 🍒🍕✨

Sweet Northwest cherries + pesto + melty mozzarella + red onion = the summer pizza combo you didn’t know you needed

It’s fresh, savory, slightly sweet, and tastes like something you’d order at a trendy little restaurant and ...immediately try to recreate at home

Save this for your next pizza night!

🍕 Ingredients:
🍞 1 ball pizza dough
🌿 2 tbsp pesto
🍒 12 fresh Northwest cherries, pitted + halved
🧀 Fresh mozzarella
🧅 Shallot or red onion, sliced
🧀 Parmesan for topping

How to make it ✨
🍞 Stretch pizza dough
🌿 Spread pesto on top
🧀 Add mozzarella
🍒 Top with cherries + onion
🔥 Bake until golden and bubbly
🧀 Finish with parmesan

Can you tell which varietals of Northwest Cherries are included here based on their color? Take a guess in the comments below!

Why does the Pacific Northwest grow such incredible cherries? 🍒🌲☀️

It comes down to climate, soil, and geography working together almost perfectly for cherry trees

☀️ Long, warm summer days help cherries develop natural sweetness and rich color
❄️ Cool nights... help the fruit maintain firmness and balance sugar levels
🌋 Nutrient-rich volcanic soil throughout parts of the Northwest supports healthy tree growth and fruit quality
💧 Dry climates in many growing regions help reduce disease pressure and create ideal harvest conditions
🌸 Cold winters provide the chill hours cherry trees need in order to properly bloom and produce fruit each season

That combination is a big reason why Northwest cherries are known around the world for their sweetness, size, color, and juicy bite ❤️

Cherry season, served by the spoonful. 🍒✨

This Cherry Smoothie Bowl is thick, creamy, refreshing and packed with real Northwest cherry flavor. Top it with granola, chia seeds, coconut, fresh fruit or extra cherries for a breakfast, snack or dessert that tastes like summer in every ...bite.

It’s bright, fruity and made for the days when you want something easy, beautiful and delicious. 🍒

Save this one for your next smoothie bowl morning!

Hey you... yes you...

Don’t forget to stock up on Northwest cherries while you can! We can’t wait to see you again next season.

As the Northwest Cherry Trail comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating one of the sweetest seasons of the year. The 2026 Northwest Cherry Trail wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible Portland businesses that made it happen!

🍒 ...@sugarpinedrivein
🍒 @katesicecream
🍒 @pinologelato
🍒 @icequeenpdx
🍒 @cornetcustard
🍒 @cloudcityicecream

Thanks for your innovation, your delicious concoctions, and for serving everyone one scoop at a time!

Now tell us: Which was your favorite stop on the Northwest Cherry Trail?

We have a cherry trail winner! 🏆🍒

Big congratulations to Alexa J. for being the ultimate winner!

Thank you to everyone who visited all the participating shops, enjoyed cherry-filled ice cream, and joined us along the Cherry Trail. This wouldn't have been possible ...without you!

Same time next year? 😉🍒