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From the lens Forks, Washington Home of "Twilight" Vampires.

I hope you enjoyed the tour, and would love to hear your comments. The release of Eclipse was exciting, and the Twilight Fans going to Forks has increased each year. Don't forget to get your Fan's guide to Forks and La Push so you will know all the best places if you are going to this years Stephanie Meyer Days which is Bella's Birthday Bash.

There is a lot to do in this beautiful area.

  • Mel in Baltimore May 20, 2012 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Some girlfriends & I went to Forks in Jan 2010 & had a FANTASTIC time. It's gorgeous country & everyone we met was incredibly friendly. A bunch of us are going back this Nov for the premiere of the last movie in the trilogy. We're so excited! Last time we stayed at "The Cullen House" (The Miller Tree Inn) and this time will be at the Jacob Black House. It's going to be so much fun!
  • Camden May 20, 2012 @ 8:29 am | delete
    I never thought to see if Forks was a real place when I read the Twilight books. What a great trip for the die-hard fan!
  • Hayley Apr 29, 2012 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    Bella didn't buy her prom dress. The dress belonged to Alice. Alice dolled her up and put her in the dress on prom night and Bella had no idea what was going on. She though Edward was going to change her that night.
  • scarlettohairy Apr 17, 2012 @ 1:54 am | delete
    I've been to Port Angeles but not to Forks. It is beautiful country!
  • April Apr 11, 2012 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    wow i love Forks, Washington so much it's so beautiful!! i'd like to throw my Breaking Dawn premier party for part 2 before it comes out where i'll give away Breaking Dawn Tickets. it's going to be so much fun i can't wait!
  • Northwestphotos Apr 4, 2012 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Yes, I have been through Forks on the way to the Hoh Rain Forest...a most beautiful area of the Olympic Peninsula! Although, I don't know if I would want to live there since it gets so much rain and dreary weather.
  • LiteraryMind Mar 24, 2012 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    Looks like a nice place to visit even if it was not the Twilight location.
  • Sylvestermouse Mar 17, 2012 @ 11:16 am | delete
    I recently watched the wedding :) Can't help but wonder if there is a merry band of vampires and a fierce pack of werewolves hanging out in and around a glass house in the woods. This has always been such a great lens. I just had to return and tell you I watched the latest movie.
  • MelonyVaughan Mar 1, 2012 @ 9:06 pm | delete
    What an awesome lens! Great job!
  • Ivylee2122 Feb 21, 2012 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    I love this lens so much, thank you!!!! :)
  • CherylK Feb 1, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed this tour although I'm not a Twilight fan...have never read any of the books. BUT my sister lives in Port Angeles and I've been to that entire part of the Olympic Peninsula many times! It is beautiful...I'll be there again in February. Other "must see" places in the Port Angeles area are Hurricane Ridge and the Ediz Hook!
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  • sockii Dec 3, 2011 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Great lens! What an original approach to a Twilight subject, and with lots of great info for fans who would be interested in taking a trip to the area.
  • amieljaven Nov 24, 2011 @ 7:08 am | delete
    wow very nice lens i love twilight..thanks for sharing
  • aquarian_insight Nov 15, 2011 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    Oh wow, one of the best Twilight related lenses I have seen. I would love to visit.
  • LubosLabik Nov 8, 2011 @ 4:37 am | delete
    This lens has a spirit of Twilight :)
  • meghanstein Nov 6, 2011 @ 11:08 am | delete
    i love this site
  • Close2Art Oct 25, 2011 @ 8:24 am | delete
    My wife is a huge Twilight fan, and the movie comes out on her birthday so she's very excited, Very cool lens about Forks, cool to read about the Birthday Bash
  • fefe Oct 22, 2011 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    I made the trip to Forks a couple years ago and want to go back and see the rainforest and buy some more Twilight stuff. Love your lens & blessed.
  • cffutah Oct 19, 2011 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    nice easy hometown feeling on this lens, enjoyed it very much, gave you a 'thumbs up' indeed on your lens.
  • SaintFrantic Oct 9, 2011 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    Great Stuff.Thanks for sharing
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Oct 8, 2011 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    This is a great travel guide for everyone who would enjoy experiencing important Twilight landmarks. Appreciated and blessed.
  • anticloud Jul 31, 2011 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Nice work! I want to visit the Olympic peninsula. It looks like a beautiful area.
  • WorldVisionary3 Jul 26, 2011 @ 9:55 am | delete
    Very cool and fun lens!
  • bolillie Jun 19, 2011 @ 3:50 am | delete
    Very interesting! I'll have to show this lens to my daughter.
  • sukkran May 29, 2011 @ 11:06 am | delete
    lovely lens. beautiful pictures and interesting information. ~blessed~
  • KonaGirl May 29, 2011 @ 8:23 am | delete
    What fun that the town has embraced the novel for its fans! Did you know that the Quileute actually do have a wolf legend? I always assumed that is where Stephanie Meyers got her idea from. I love to travel and traveling on this Memorial Day weekend brought me to this lens with a Squid Blessing. I created a featured lens module for my Memorial Day journey at My Squid Angel Wings and have added this lens.
  • lindarandall May 29, 2011 @ 1:03 am | delete
    i loved this! lots of colors and info, blessing by squid angel :)
  • Carlla Hamilton-Graves May 28, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    First thank you for all the tidbits but some of your information on the books is incorrect. Bella never bought a prom dress. Her prom dress was borrowed by Alice. It was Angela and Jessica that purchaed dresses in Port Angeles. Also, Bella was born in Forks, WA and as an infant moved to AZ so the questions What city is Bella originally from? should include Forks on there. We loved Forks prior to the Twilight books and are making another trek to that area soon and look forward to seeing the Twilight additions but I also hope it has not ruined the town.
  • Joan4 May 28, 2011 @ 11:08 am | delete
    I am traveling via Squidoo this weekend, so had to return to leave a very special traveling squidangel blessing just for you!
  • WordCustard May 26, 2011 @ 8:38 am | delete
    I've just shared this wonderful guide to taking a tour of Forks, Washington (not to be confused with Fox Town where, er, foxes live?) on Amplify. :)
  • Waxing-Lyrical May 25, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    I have not visited the Pacific NW, but this makes me want to go. Nice to find the original too, instead of a Chinese copy ;)
  • pheonix76 Apr 23, 2011 @ 11:54 pm | delete
    Nice lens! I would love to visit the Pacific NW, it is such a beautiful place. :) I read the entire Twilight series, but I don't have any interest in visiting Forks or the other locations. Interesting to read about though.
  • Barb Apr 8, 2011 @ 9:58 am | delete
    I have a question, do I want to stay in Forks or La Push to spend the night???
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 8, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    Barb,
    I think it all depends on your own preferance. Forks has more to offer for eating, and sightseeing, while La Push has more for nature :) If you´re going have fun.
  • barb Apr 8, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    thank you! My brother lives in Bremerton and I am coming to visit from Texas. We are going there and spending the night. I think I want to stay at Quileute Oceanside Resort, can you tell me, is that a good choice??
    thank you for all your info!
  • moli Apr 8, 2011 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    i stayed in port angales
  • aj2008 Apr 2, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
    I have not been to Forks but I have been to Washington State and would love to travel back there with my family.

    Thanks for this lens Kathy - it has provided some much needed "light" relief ;)
  • arncyn Apr 1, 2011 @ 7:23 am | delete
    I've read all the Twilight books and even though I didn't like how the saga ended (LOL) I would love the opportunity to see Forks, La Push and all the other places mentioned in the series! This is a fabulous guide, Kathy, have an ~April Fools blessing~ from a travel angel. (;
  • aesta1 Apr 1, 2011 @ 2:46 am | delete
    Wow, this is a place I am not familiar with so I enjoyed reading this and knowing something new. April Fools Blessing!
  • Momsbusy247 Mar 29, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    You do our area proud, well written. Thank you for a great lens about the Pacific Northwest.
  • glockr Mar 22, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Never been to Forks but it sounds like a fun place to visit. Excellent lens:)
  • boutiqueshops Mar 17, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Lucky Leprechaun Blessing from an Angel. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
  • moli Mar 12, 2011 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    thanks kathy!! your the best!! :)
  • moli Mar 12, 2011 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Dose a tour cost?? How much?? How do you give your self a tour??
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 12, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    Moli- yes a tour costs. See the picture above with the La Push Treaty Line...there is a link there for the tour. Not sure what it costs today. The other thing to do would be to go to the Chamber of Commerce at the end of the main road on the right hand side first. They have maps....and you can use this for a self-guided tour. The thing to keep in mind is some of the locals aren't into having their town turned into a Twilight maven, but others will be very helpful.

    You can take pictures, and you absolutely have to go into the Twilight store on the corner..just going in there is amazing....it's huge! Bella's house is the hardest to find, so get good directions.
  • moli Mar 11, 2011 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    thanks kathy!! i dont know if we will make it over to la-push (were only going for the day...) but hopefully we will :)
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 12, 2011 @ 1:19 am | delete
    Moli- If you don't have time you might consider one of the tours....I have a link above where you can sign up for one. It's not really necessary though as you can do it all yourself just as we did :) The biggest difference is they will tell you everything :)
  • moli Mar 11, 2011 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    how old were edward and bella when they started filming?? im going there march 19! woohoo 8days!! :)
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 11, 2011 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    Hi Moli- yea, only 8 more days :) To answer your question, Edward (played by Robert Pattinson) was 22 at the time, and Bella (played by Kristin Steward) turned 18 during the filming.

    Enjoy your trip....and hopefully you can make it over to La Push...look for the pictures I have here, the coffee place, Jacob's house, and go into the stores there :) Have fun.
  • shwetashah Feb 16, 2011 @ 3:33 am | delete
    Nicely illustrated tour. Blessed by Angel
  • ShandiGP Feb 9, 2011 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    very neat lens. Gives interesting insight of the effects of a hit novel and movie series on local tourism.
  • Julie Breeze Jan 3, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
    My daughter and myself drove to Forks from Colorado. We were very excited to experience the Twilight tours and the town. The town of Forks definately has alot of opportunity to embrace the film and make alot of money.. They seem to be resentful, and tired of the great savior to there little town. Beautiful area but the locals need to embrace it or shut all the Twilight theme stores down. There is alot of marketing they could be doing but seem to be angry and bitter over the one thing they have going for them.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 3, 2011 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    Julie- I hear you. Some of the people we talked to loved the idea, and some really hated it. If you went to the chamber they embrace Twilight as it has helped the town stay alive. I met many people that were very helpful on our tour, but like you said some aren't. I hope you had a good time, even with some of the negative attitudes you encountered.
  • GrowWear Dec 22, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Stopping by this wonderful work to wish you happy holidays and a wonderful new year!
  • javrsmith Dec 21, 2010 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    I was there almost 28 years ago.
  • Amy Dec 8, 2010 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    How was the road between Port Angeles and Forks (Hwy 101)? Is it straight up a mountain or just curvy? We're going in February, and I'm worried about driving it in the snow if it gets steep!
  • KathyMcGraw Dec 8, 2010 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Amy...no it's not steep, just curvy. It will probably be raining or foggy...it's a beautiful drive :) Have fun on your trip!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 18, 2010 @ 4:49 am | delete
    Nice to see a town 'put on the map'
  • jazzmin Nov 15, 2010 @ 9:22 am | delete
    twilight is the best show ever!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait till the next one
  • LisaAuch Oct 30, 2010 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    Great lens!!! My daughter loves twilight!!!:)
  • Oct 21, 2010 @ 1:27 am | delete
    Fantastic lens! I am sooo obsessed with Bella and Edward and I'm sooo jealous you've been to Forks.
  • WordCustard Oct 15, 2010 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    I thought I had passed this way before... but no... so here I am come to take the Forks WA Twilight tour with you! Useful tips for getting the most out of the Twilight tour and I love your Forks photography. The Twilight dolls are gorgeous too and perfect for a Bella and Edward fan.
  • Lisa-Marie-Mary Oct 7, 2010 @ 8:10 am | delete
    Totally awesome lens - I have absolutely enjoyed myself here this morning! Thank you!
  • Deni Sep 29, 2010 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    I am going to be visiting Forks soon and am considering purchasing one of the Forks Travel guides that Amazon has for sale. Has anyone used one of them and do you suggest getting one?
    Thanks!
  • D.M. Sep 29, 2010 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    I am going to be visiting Forks at the end of October. Does anyone suggest getting one of the 3 travels guides from Amazon? If you do, which one seems the most helpful for self guided tours?
    Thanks!
  • Sep 12, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Passed throught the town of Forks on the way to the Hoh Rain Forest just recently. It was pretty busy for such a small town, but for good reason! I think there was only one traffic light I had to go through. I was sure glad there were a few gas stations available since you're out in the middle of nowhere there. Great job on the great lens!
  • luvmyludwig Sep 11, 2010 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    I'd love to visit Forks, the bed an breakfast using the whiteboard to tell you where the Cullens are that day is a nice touch.
  • Fun_And_Entertaining Aug 18, 2010 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    This is an excellent lens! I rated you - Keep up the awesome work!
  • Intuitive Aug 12, 2010 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Yes! Just was there a couple weeks ago. Beautiful country there. Much different than my home here in Iowa.
  • The Green Team Jul 20, 2010 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    OMG! I LOVE IT! I plan on going there to visit, but husband is a fraid I'll end up moving there, but for sure I'm going to visit Forks!
  • Susan Esqueda Jul 19, 2010 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    My grand daughter is taking the quiz and wants to know if you could send all of the answers because she is not sure of the answers. Thank you very much. Susan and Sierra
  • lorretta Jul 14, 2010 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    yes I have been to forks and I enjoyed the whole exsperience there is nothing like it to live through the twilight world I would like to say a huge thank you to all the people out there for thier kindness towards the guests thankyou to everyone for making my exsperience more enjoyable and dont worry as I will be back again
  • EverythingMouse Jul 14, 2010 @ 9:13 am | delete
    I really must visit as I am so close at the moment. A truly excellent lens - Angel Blessings to you.
  • paperfacets Jun 10, 2010 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    Good job, and I had a very good time this afternoon at our Meetup. I am so glad you drove all that way for the Pasadena MeetUp. Sherry
  • MagnificentMel Jun 7, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    This part of the country is absolutely gorgeous, and worth visiting whether you're a Twilight fan or not. And having driven the road from Port Angeles to Forks, I can confirm that Edward must be one heck of a good driver if he driving really fast. The road winds all over the place. If I tried driving like that my car would have ended up in Lake Crescent or smashed into the rocks! Definitely visit this beautiful place if you have a chance.
  • Sylvestermouse Apr 22, 2010 @ 11:15 am | delete
    It looks like a beautiful place to visit even if you are not a "Twilight" fan. Of course, I am a huge fan, so it does have that appeal too. Interesting to see real still shots. I bet it was even more fascinating to see in person. Bella's house looks different than I expected. Now I will have to watch the movie closer during those scenes. Thank you for sharing your tour with us. It was pretty cool!
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 7, 2010 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    The movie was shot in Oregon...the book is from Forks :) You would be amazed at the area and all the Twilight stuff. If I had known it was this popular when I went I would have taken way more pictures :)
  • Mickie_G Apr 20, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Kathy,
    Are the pictures yours?
    I have not been to Forks, yet. In fact, I have only been to the northwest USA one time! Would love to visit again.
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 20, 2010 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    Hey Mickie- Yes the pictures are mine, except the ones from All Posters of course ;) Maybe you will visit the Northwest again one day. It's a wonderful area for people that love Nature....
  • Bobbi Apr 15, 2010 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    I am from Indiana, daughter and family live in Oak Harbor, we came out to visit. Went to Forks, Port Angeles, La Push for the weekend and loved it beautiful weather. Grandson celebrateing his 10th birthday, we are all Twilight fans, great time would I go back a deffinate YES! Just wish Dr. Cullen would have been there, lol
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 15, 2010 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    Bobbi- Did you read the whiteboard to see where Dr. Cullen was that day LOL :) So glad to hear you also had great weather, what a great birthday trip for your son! I love it there, and am trying to go back this year.
  • Airinka Apr 12, 2010 @ 5:17 am | delete
    If this film wouldn't be so popular, nobody would like to see this town.
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 15, 2010 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Hi...not sure I agree. There is so much to see if you like hiking and nature. But it is true that Twilight put them on the map :)
  • VickiSims Apr 4, 2010 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    Yes, I've been to Forks several times, but before the Twilight series of books were published. The Olympic Peninsula is gorgeous, especially on a rare sunny day!
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 4, 2010 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    We were very lucky and had beautiful weather :)
  • prosperity66 Apr 4, 2010 @ 4:31 am | delete
    Ouch! Blessed by the way ;)
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 4, 2010 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    Thanks Dom :)
  • prosperity66 Apr 4, 2010 @ 4:31 am | delete
    No, never been to Forks but definitely liked to visit this "Twilight" place!
    Dom.
  • arncyn Apr 3, 2010 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens Kathy, thank you for this virtual tour around Forks! I had no idea that some of those places in the book were "real". So is Jacob hiding somewhere behind that red "Bella's truck"? (; Excellent guide, tips, and information. *blessed by an angel*
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 4, 2010 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    Hey there...no Jacob is over by the Totem Pole :) When I went there I had no idea why we were going on a Twilight tour since I never heard of the books at the time. The trip was for my grandkids, and they loved it. If I would have known it was so popular I would have taken more pictures for sure :) Thanks for the Blessing....
  • Heather426 Mar 30, 2010 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 4, 2010 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    Thank you Heather :)
  • Laniann Mar 27, 2010 @ 6:51 am | delete
    It is nice to learn some of the facts behind Twilight. Very interesting what the Business teacher at Kalama High School had to say.I've enjoyed the Twilight Saga.
  • Pukeko Mar 22, 2010 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    Really interesting. I am embarrassed to admit that I just assumed Twilight was filmed in a sound stage.
  • Marelisa Mar 21, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
    I've read all the Twilight books; although they're definitely not great literature, they're a lot of fun to read. :-) It's interesting that one little town in the US is getting all of this attention because of a vampire story. The Indian Reservation at La Push must be beautiful.
  • Ramkitten Mar 8, 2010 @ 10:31 am | delete
    I'm not familiar with "Twilight" ... but thank you for the tour! That was fun.
  • tandemonimom Feb 27, 2010 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    Nice job on the tour of Forks and La Push! I'm lensrolling you to Twilight Extras.
  • LoKackl Feb 27, 2010 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Great overview of a "hot" travel or want-to-travel part of good ole USA. Fun!
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 23, 2010 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Lots of fun! Blessing this lens!
  • mike_belch Dec 1, 2009 @ 6:39 am | delete
    I adore this movie! Great lens! Thanks!!!
  • Redfish034 Nov 6, 2009 @ 10:59 am | delete
    It's amazing that this sleepy little town has become famous for this movie! I think it's great! Now I know a little more about all of the Twilight shirts I've been seeing and creating on Cafepress and Zazzle.

    Excellent lens!!
  • AdrienneJenkins Oct 13, 2009 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Great Lens!
  • rms Oct 5, 2009 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    Congratulations new Giant!
  • shajo Aug 25, 2009 @ 8:51 pm | delete
    Wow! This is really cool! I had no idea there was a real town inthe Twilight story. I thought it was made up!
  • Sojourn Jul 14, 2009 @ 5:50 pm | delete
    I had no idea Forks was a real town nor that they'd taken the story line to heart. Doing a self-guided tour sounds like a lot of fun and you included some really useful information here to help others who journey out on a similar quest. Very well done!
  • rms Jun 24, 2009 @ 6:38 am | delete
    Wow I'd love to go here.
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 11, 2009 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    Thanks Tipi..I enjoyed my trip and writing this was almost as much fun. I am also glad we connected on Twitter.
  • Tipi Jun 6, 2009 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    This is an awesome lens! I'm so glad I noticed you on Twitter this morning and decided to see who you are...followed your blog over to you lensmaster bio page.
    I'm impressed with your writing style and the light that you are able to shed upon this topic in the way that you did! - Very good and interesting!
    Susie
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 5, 2009 @ 11:50 pm | in reply to kathmypal | delete
    Yes, the movie wasn't filmed in Forks....and during our trip we were going to the school where the movie was made, but missed it. Thank you so much for your comment..every little bit adds to the experience :)
  • kathmypal Jun 5, 2009 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Actually parts of Twilight were filmed in Washington. Kalama, Washington to be exact. I am the Business teacher at Kalama High School (exit 30 on I-5) and several parts of the movie were filmed here at our school. We also had several students in the movie as extras. The actual parking lot, school building, walkways, grass courtyard, walk to the woods, batting cages, and hospital scenes were all filmed right here in Kalama. The hospital scene was actually contructed in our wrestling room. And we have one piece of memorabilia that was left behind by the film crew out back on our weight room. The Cultural Diversity sign that was in the movie. We will soon have an information and souvenir page off of our school website (www.kalama.k12.wa.us) soon! So look forward to checking that out. If you feel so inclined stop by, get your picture taken in the parking lot in front of the school building that Bella and Edward actually hung out and Bella almost got killed in!
  • kathmypal Jun 5, 2009 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Actually parts of Twilight were filmed in Washington. Kalama, Washington to be exact. I am the Business teacher at Kalama High School (exit 30 on I-5) and several parts of the movie were filmed here at our school. We also had several students in the movie as extras. The actual parking lot, school building, walkways, grass courtyard, walk to the woods, batting cages, and hospital scenes were all filmed right here in Kalama. The hospital scene was actually contructed in our wrestling room. And we have one piece of memorabilia that was left behind by the film crew out back on our weight room. The Cultural Diversity sign that was in the movie. We will soon have an information and souvenir page off of our school website (www.kalama.k12.wa.us) soon! So look forward to checking that out. If you feel so inclined stop by, get your picture taken in the parking lot in front of the school building that Bella and Edward actually hung out and Bella almost got killed in!
  • enslavedbyfaeries May 16, 2009 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    I enjoyed reading every word of this lens! Fantastic job and wonderful travel tips for fans planning a Twilight tour. I hope to make this trip with my daughters sometime really soon. I'm featuring this on all three of my Twilight travel lenses! :)
  • Janusz May 1, 2009 @ 4:00 pm | delete
    Flew back to Bless your Lens :)
  • KathyMcGraw Apr 28, 2009 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    boshemia- Yes the Pacific Northwest is beautiful. I just got back from another trip, and it was fantastic...

    Mysticmama- It really was amazing watching and talking to some of the locals on how the fame has transformed their small town.
  • mukunda22 Jan 31, 2009 @ 8:26 am | delete
    I knew nothing about this until I read your lens!!

    High fived and faved!!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 28, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    Mysticmama- yes, I was shocked at how these books have taken this area by storm. In many ways it is good for the economy of th3e area, in other ways it has spoiled a lovely area with so many tourists...a mixed bag I would say :)

    Boshemia- The movie was actually filmed in Oregon....for some reason they decided not to film it in WA. Oregon has no sales tax, and some say that was 1 reason. Economics was absolutely up there in the reasoning. The whole area is beautiful :)
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 28, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    Mysticmama- yes, I was shocked at how these books have taken this area by storm. In many ways it is good for the economy of th3e area, in other ways it has spoiled a lovely area with so many tourists...a mixed bag I would say :)

    Boshemia- The movie was actually filmed in Oregon....for some reason they decided not to film it in WA. Oregon has no sales tax, and some say that was 1 reason. Economics was absolutely up there in the reasoning. The whole area is beautiful :)
  • boshemia Jan 28, 2009 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    I'm not a big fan of the books, but when I was watching the movie with my kids I fell in love with the landscape. It is so beautiful. I've always been a Colorado girl, and it is hard for me to imagine living anywhere else but the movie had some of the most beautiful scenery I had ever seen!
  • mysticmama Jan 25, 2009 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    cool lens for twilight fans and travel fans alike... it's just amazing how twilight-mania has stormed across the planet and made a tiny Washington town famous
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 25, 2009 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Susan- I think it might be a tich far for you, but you can go by way of the books. It is so beautiful in this area of Washington, I had gone to Kalaloch ( North of Forks) before & was enchanted for years.
  • susannaduffy Jan 24, 2009 @ 7:49 am | delete
    I want to go! I want a tour!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 23, 2009 @ 4:29 pm | in reply to The_Bard | delete
    Thank you, and if you get a chance to go up the Pennisula, I would highly recommend it.
  • The_Bard Jan 23, 2009 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    It's always a pleasure to come across unusual places which I've never heard of before. Sounds fascinating! 5*s
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 22, 2009 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    Matt- I learned a long time ago that the things in our own backyard are the last to be seen :) Thanks for the visit and the rating .....
  • MattTaylor Jan 22, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Nice lens Kathy... I LIVE in the Washington state and have never been there! :)

    5***** from me...

    Matt
  • TimeHacker Jan 21, 2009 @ 4:54 am | delete
    Good job on this lens, 5* from me :)
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 21, 2009 @ 3:16 am | delete
    Wendy- thank you.
    Cait- You are my best cheerleader, thanks.
    Kim- Yes it is my first lens....thank you for the kind comment.
    JJ- I enjoyed your lens on Romania.....and little by little I am learning my way around.
    Thesa- I love the Pacific Northwest...I like the green, the mountains, and the Eagles :)
  • thesachambers Jan 19, 2009 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    Nice job - living in the Pacific Northwest - is treat and seeing what someone else thinks of it... the excitement is so cool.... nicely done -
  • JaguarJulie Jan 19, 2009 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    Forks sounds like a fabulous place to visit! I hope that you are enjoying Squidoo -- welcome! And, thanks for dropping by to say hello. I sure do appreciate it.
  • KimGiancaterino Jan 14, 2009 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Is this really your first lens? Nice job, and in the Travel category top #10... no small feat! Welcome to All Things Travel.
  • CaitDonohue Jan 14, 2009 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Great job as usual Kathy.
  • WendyKrick Jan 13, 2009 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    wonderful lens. I'm lensrolling my Twilight lens to this. :)
  • Janusz Jan 11, 2009 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    I am a Fan of Stephenie Meyer & cant wait to see the Film ;) Thanks for showing me the location, looks great.
  • OhMe Jan 8, 2009 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    Great first lens and very informative, too! Thank you.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 6, 2009 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Thank you..it really is a beautiful area. If you ever get a chance to go make sure you don't miss Kalaloc :)[in reply to Joan4]
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 6, 2009 @ 4:36 pm | in reply to Bananafab | delete
    Hope you enjoy your trip :)
  • Joan4 Jan 4, 2009 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    What a super first lens! I enjoyed your beautiful descriptions of the area! Sounds like a place I would like to visit!
  • Bananafab Dec 30, 2008 @ 11:20 am | delete
    This has been so helpful!! I'm leaving to go to Forks and can't wait to see all the stuff!!!
  • Stephanie Edwards-Musa Dec 22, 2008 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Hi Kathy,

    I think your lens looks great! Bet it took forever. :) But well worth it.
  • KathyMcGraw Dec 13, 2008 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Thank you very much...I'm learning and having fun :)
  • Rya Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:05 pm | delete
    I've added your lens to my twilight lensroll as well--thanks for dropping by :)
  • bdkz Dec 8, 2008 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Welcome to Squidoo!
  • RyanRE Dec 1, 2008 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    This is a great start to this lens Kathy. I think that you are going to make a wonderful lensmaster here at Squdioo.

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