Several weeks ago my husband and I took a little trip to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State; visiting Forks and La Push were part of our weekend. It was amazing to see how much these two little communities have been transformed by Stephenie Meyer's Twilight books and movies. (Notice Bella Swan's truck on the left?)
There were shoppers from all over the world when we were there a few summers ago.
As you leave Forks and approach the Quileute Reservation, and the town of La Push, this is the sign that greets you. Make no bones about it - once you pass this sign you're in werewolf territory. Team Jacob signs are everywhere!
As you enter the community of La Push, this is one of the first signs that greets you. The Quileute Nation just wants you to know for sure where their sentiments lie when it comes to Bella Swan!
When we visited the area a few weeks ago, it was much quieter than our trip to the region a couple of years ago. However, this Jacob Black Vacation Rental is still popular - complete with the motorcycle to prove it! (I'm not sure if this model was used in the movie.)
Whether or not you're a fan of the Twilight books, there is no doubt that the author Stephenie Meyer has made a huge impact on these two small communities. Among the locals there is a mixed review; however, no one can deny the financial impact that the Twilight phenomenon has had on this hard-hit corner of our state.
In honor of today's release of Breaking Dawn - Part II, I have attached a link to the trailer: http://www.contactmusic.com/video/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-2-trailer
Have you experienced visiting a town where a book has had an impact?
Whether or not you're a fan of the Twilight books, there is no doubt that the author Stephenie Meyer has made a huge impact on these two small communities. Among the locals there is a mixed review; however, no one can deny the financial impact that the Twilight phenomenon has had on this hard-hit corner of our state.
In honor of today's release of Breaking Dawn - Part II, I have attached a link to the trailer: http://www.contactmusic.com/video/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-2-trailer
Have you experienced visiting a town where a book has had an impact?
