Mount Rainier from Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington

Iconic Mount Rainier is the centerpiece of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. The snow-capped volcano is just the beginning of what you can see and do while…

Copper Creek Inn in Ashford, Washington

Tiny Ashford, Washington, is just west of the main entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. It makes a great base for visiting the park if you don’t plan…

Hall of Mosses Trail at Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park, Washington

The Hoh Rain Forest is one of the most magical areas of Olympic National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Washington. One of the largest temperate rain…

Logging display at the Forks Timber Museum in Forks, Washington

The biggest attraction in Forks, Washington, other than the vampires, is the Forks Timber Museum. This modest museum on the southern edge of town educates visitors on the…

Bella's trucks in Forks, Washington

There’s no doubt that Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight saga is popular, selling more than 100 million copies worldwide in over 50 countries and being converted into films. Twilight enthusiasts have…