Post by Alice Cullen on Nov 17, 2008 17:20:21 GMT -8
The Locations of Twilight
A description of the places of Twilight
A description of the places of Twilight
Forks
Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,120 at the 2000 census. It is named after the forks in the nearby Quillayute, Bogachiel, Calawah, and Sol Duc rivers. Depending on the person, there are several things to do in Forks. For the teenage group there is a group called the Rainy Day Gamers. These gamers gather every Friday at the ICN Building located a couple blocks away from the stoplight at 71 North Spartan. For others, Forks serves as the hub for numerous day excursions to the Hoh Rainforest, the Pacific Beaches, and various wilderness trails.
In the Summer, Forks hosts its traditional "Old Fashioned Fourth of July" celebration with a Grand Fourth of July Parade with plenty of events to go to, including a demolition derby and a great fireworks display. July is also the month for Quileute Days at La Push with its parade, traditional salmon bake, bone games, softball tournament, canoe races, and street fair. In August, the Forks Family Festival combines arts and crafts vendors with children activities for a truly family oriented event.everyone can come and enjoy family fun.
La Push
La Push is a small unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is home to the Quileute Indian Tribe and is located along the Quileute River. It is known for its surfing and whaling, as well as natural beauty. One of the main attractions of La Push is the Ocean Park Resort along James Beach.
The name La Push is an infusion of the French la bouche, meaning "mouth", into Chinook Jargon. It describes the town's location at the mouth of the river.
Port Angeles
Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. The convenient downtown shopping district is alive with friendly shops, flowers and outdoor art. Rising high above the city is snow-capped Hurricane Ridge, the most popular feature of Olympic National Park. Port Angeles' geography makes it ideally suited to those who love the outdoors. From golfing to gardening, weather seldom interferes. The region offers incomparable recreation opportunities for year-round activities. For example, the city pier often boasts concerts, with attendees bringing their own chairs, blankets, or just standing and dancing.
Sources: Wikipedia, Port Angeles Homepage
