Lions and Tigers and bears AND VAMPIRES? Oh my!

A couple weeks ago I took a trip with a friend around the Olympic Peninsula (the OP).  The main purpose for our trip was to go and see the "big to-do" about Forks, WA and the Twilight drama.  I've read the Twilight series, mainly because my sixth graders were interested in the story, but I'm not OBSESSED with this vampire-werewolf hype.  Nonetheless, the trip was entertaining, fun and adventerous and did not only involve blood-thirsty vampires, but a great trip to the coast. 

Road trip with "411".

Who names a town "Humptulips"?  This made for a good laugh the entire trip.

We really wished we had a giant spoon or spork to hold.

We visited the Ho, I mean Hoh Rain Forest. 

Took a little hike in the forest.

Saw really big trees.

Sweet little forts. I wanted to be 7 again so I could play and let my imagination run freely.

A rare find nowadays.  How ironic that it is covered in moss. 

Back to Forks to get "Dazzled by Twilight". 

Twilight in this town is out of control and absolutely crazy.

I can't decide if the people are insane or smart. 

They have mass marketed everything!  I mean EVERYTHING!

Even the bait and tackle shop had fishing supplies named after Twilight characters.

We played along with the craziness and took a tour. 

I'm still ashamed to say I paid for a tour, but the entertaining tour guide made it well worth it.

Apparently Forks believes in vampires...8.5.  How do you get half of a vampire?

Bella's house from the movie.

The Cullen's house...not from the movie, but more like the description from the book.

Bella's truck from the movie.  I like this truck...I want one.

Okay, maybe they are crazy.  There is a reserved parking spot at the hospital for Dr. Cullen. 

Hello people!  Dr. Cullen doesn't exist!

Jacob's house and Bella's motorcycle from the movie.

La Push where the Quileute Tribe resides and where cliff scenes are filmed in the movie.

The Treaty Line. 

Apparently Forks is threatened by vampires more than fires.

The coast!  Well, actually it is the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 

We camped a night here.

In the morning we went exploring.

The tide was at it's lowest level for the month.

Where the green line is on the rocks, just below the trees, is the high tide level. 

Crazy, but lots of fun looking around.

Dungeness Crab Spit.  Also known as "The Spit". 

At low tide, which we happen to hit perfectly, you can walk all they way out to the lighthouse.

Did we do this?  No.  It would've been 10 miles round trip and we weren't prepared for that.

Next time...maybe.

Fun forts on the beach. 

Drift wood has the most beautiful views of the coast.

This made me chuckle...a lot...okay, maybe cackle until I was crying and almost peed my pants.

Who's responsible for naming the streets out to "The Spit"? 

Ferry ride home...not ready to go home, but on our way. 

I think I'll come up for air now...this was a long post.