If you love the outdoors but not the sun, it can be hard to find a great holiday destination. Luckily the Pacific Northwest has just the answer. Winters aren't as freezing as many other places in America and summers are cool, with rainy weather. A beautiful part of this region is the Olympic Peninsula and if you're looking for the perfect base from which to explore, look no further than lodging in Forks.
Forks lies just a little inland on the peninsula's western side. It's quite a small city, with not even four thousand residents. Among its residents are people of Quileute ancestry. The landscape around the city is one of forests and mountains and it's an outdoor lover's paradise.
In the past, the main economic activity in the city was logging. You can find out more about this industry and its part in the local history at the Forks Timber Museum. If you love old things, be sure to check out the display of the old Shay engine in Tillicum Park. For things cultural, take a short drive westwards to La Push, the main Quileute community in the region.
While the timber industry has declined, tourism now is a significant source of income for the local people. Many visitors come here to explore the World Heritage Site of Olympic National Park. This park is especially famed for the Quinault and Hoh rainforests, where the giant trees and green undergrowth seem as if they're home to fairies and other mythical creatures. The park has several hiking trails and you can also go fishing in the rivers. Winter snow means that skiing is a fun possibility too.
The Olympic Peninsula boasts a dramatic coastline with high cliffs. There are stunning beaches here too, although the weather isn't really conducive to sunbathing. Instead, go for long walks or go surfing. One of the most popular beaches is Second Beach, which is a hit with landscape photographers.
One Quileute legend says that the people are the descendants of wolves. Stephenie Meyer developed this idea in her 'Twilight' books, making Jacob Black a werewolf who is also a member of the Quileute community. 'Twilight' actually put Forks, La Push and the Olympic Peninsula on the map because this is where most of the action takes place. It's at the local high school that Bella meets her great love, the vampire Edward Cullen. Today you can take a 'Twilight' tour to follow in Bella's footsteps and see the places described in the popular novels.
Seattle lies about three and a half hours' drive to the east. There isn't a very extensive public transport system on the peninsula, so it's better to drive here. Leave enough time for plenty of stops because you'll want to appreciate the landscape. Also bring something warm and a good raincoat because the peninsula is famously wet for most of the year.
The growth of tourism has meant that you'll now find many options for accommodation in and near Forks. If you want to rough it, camping or an RV park is a good choice. However, if you want to stay dry you'll probably prefer a log cabin, a hotel, a motel or a guest house. Find establishments online and try to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Forks lies just a little inland on the peninsula's western side. It's quite a small city, with not even four thousand residents. Among its residents are people of Quileute ancestry. The landscape around the city is one of forests and mountains and it's an outdoor lover's paradise.
In the past, the main economic activity in the city was logging. You can find out more about this industry and its part in the local history at the Forks Timber Museum. If you love old things, be sure to check out the display of the old Shay engine in Tillicum Park. For things cultural, take a short drive westwards to La Push, the main Quileute community in the region.
While the timber industry has declined, tourism now is a significant source of income for the local people. Many visitors come here to explore the World Heritage Site of Olympic National Park. This park is especially famed for the Quinault and Hoh rainforests, where the giant trees and green undergrowth seem as if they're home to fairies and other mythical creatures. The park has several hiking trails and you can also go fishing in the rivers. Winter snow means that skiing is a fun possibility too.
The Olympic Peninsula boasts a dramatic coastline with high cliffs. There are stunning beaches here too, although the weather isn't really conducive to sunbathing. Instead, go for long walks or go surfing. One of the most popular beaches is Second Beach, which is a hit with landscape photographers.
One Quileute legend says that the people are the descendants of wolves. Stephenie Meyer developed this idea in her 'Twilight' books, making Jacob Black a werewolf who is also a member of the Quileute community. 'Twilight' actually put Forks, La Push and the Olympic Peninsula on the map because this is where most of the action takes place. It's at the local high school that Bella meets her great love, the vampire Edward Cullen. Today you can take a 'Twilight' tour to follow in Bella's footsteps and see the places described in the popular novels.
Seattle lies about three and a half hours' drive to the east. There isn't a very extensive public transport system on the peninsula, so it's better to drive here. Leave enough time for plenty of stops because you'll want to appreciate the landscape. Also bring something warm and a good raincoat because the peninsula is famously wet for most of the year.
The growth of tourism has meant that you'll now find many options for accommodation in and near Forks. If you want to rough it, camping or an RV park is a good choice. However, if you want to stay dry you'll probably prefer a log cabin, a hotel, a motel or a guest house. Find establishments online and try to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
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