Site of the grisly murder of Laura Palmer, the Train Car appears in only three episodes from the first two seasons of Twin Peaks and reappears in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. For this Vacant Peaks article, I share scenes from the outside and inside the car without people present.
During my quest to identify all the props used in Twin Peaks, I love discovering items that appear in both the television series and the 1992 feature film. For this article, I highlight Italian floral-themed wall art at the Palmer House. Don’t blink as you might miss these items found at the bottom of the staircase.
During my research about the Real Twin Peaks of Snoqualmie Valley, Washington, I love discovering incredibly talented photographers who have been taking photographs of the region for decades. I aspire to be one of those photographers one day especially after seeing the works of Ed Cooper. He’s been taking images of the region for decades….
I love taking photos of signs and roadside architecture during my many travels throughout the United States. I imagine if Twin Peaks was an actual town, I would have a ball snapping images of the many iconic destinations. For this Setting the Stage article, I’ve compiled reference images for the various signs and logos created…
On February 28, 2026, I left my home in the Snoqualmie Valley (a.k.a. The Real Twin Peaks) and “gave myself a present” of a short road trip to Burien, WA to visit the Highline Heritage Museum, the new home of Bruce Bickford’s miniature town of Twin Peaks.
Next time you are visiting Snoqualmie, Washington, I invite you to stop by a replica Welcome to Twin Peaks sign that’s now located outside the Jeff Warren State Farm office. During the recent Real Twin Peaks event, I stopped by the sign to grab photos and chat with Jeff whom I profiled in a Twin…
The first free panel on Friday, February 20 during the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event featured an in-depth conversation about Audrey Horne. Played by Sherilyn Fenn, Audrey makes quite a journey through all three seasons of Mark Frost and David Lynch’s show. Josh Eisenstadt, John Thorne and Charleen Weiss discussed this character in front of…
It had been forty years since I had had a first day at a restaurant. In 1986, my mother dropped me off at Arby’s and said she would be back to pick me up in three hours. In 2026, I was walking to Twede’s Cafe, with mountain ranges to my left and right, as I…
The first panel discussion of the Real Twin Peaks 2026 event in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington was held on Thursday, February 19 at Friends & Co. Ice Cream in downtown North Bend. I spoke with Director Richard Green and Art Director Alex Shurun who created the wonderful documentary about Catherine Coulson titled, “I Know Catherine, The…
After Twin Peaks Day 2026 was acknowledged by the Mayors of Snoqualmie and North Bend, Washington, long-time Valley resident Karl Reinsch and I set out for downtown Seattle. During the Metropolitan King County Council meeting on February 24, District 3 Councilmember Sarah Perry recognized the day with a special proclamation drafted by Karl.
Twin Peaks Day, also known as the day Special Agent Dale Cooper arrives in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, is commemorated on February 24. In 2026, the day fell on a Tuesday but that didn’t stop fans from gathering at the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign spot along Reinig Road to hear from the…
The small towns of Snoqualmie Valley, Washington offer plenty of shops and restaurants to find perfect souvenirs and delicious meals. During the Real Twin Peaks event, many of these places offer specially designed and curated merchandise and delicious food and beverage specials. If you are headed to the event from February 19-22, 2026, here is…
The Real Twin Peaks event returns to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington from February 19-22, 2026. This four-day event offers plenty of free activities in the towns where David Lynch and Mark Frost filmed their groundbreaking show. Here are ten unique things to do that will make your visit wonderful and strange.
David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks sparked numerous articles leading up the North American debut on April 8, 1990. One example is Toronto Star’s supplemental to the Saturday Star called Starweek. The April 7-14, 1990 issue featured a story by Jim Bawden offering readers a first look at the wonderful and strange new show.
