As time passes, I know Twin Peaks film locations will continue changing. To paraphrase Agent Dale Cooper, nothing is a sure thing. In February 2023, I discovered Laura Palmer’s log at Kiana Lodge had moved from its original spot, a bi-product of changing climate. Nearly a year later, another iconic spot from Twin Peaks The Return…
My long-term dream is to identify every film location from Twin Peaks. During a recent visit to North Bend, I got one step closer to achieving that dream by identifying a brief establishing shot from the opening of Part 10 in Season 3.
As I wrapped up my trip to the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event, I returned to Salish Lodge & Spa for another damn fine breakfast on February 26. It’s incredible how much the scenery can change in just two days. Snoqualmie Falls was roaring compared to February 24. Breakfast views, excellent service and a delicious…
On February 24, 2024, Twin Peaks Day kicked off with a panel discussion between John Thorne, author and co-editor / co-producer of “Wrapped in Plastic”; Josh Eisenstadt, Director, Screenwriter and long-time Twin Peaks fan; and me about Twin Peaks film locations in California. This free panel was held as part of the Real Twin Peaks…
To kick of the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington, my fellow Twin Peaks Blog author Vinnie Guidera and I held a panel discussion at Hartwood Cafe in North Bend. For six years, I have researched, identified and visited hundreds of real Twin Peaks locations in Washington and California. David Lynch and Mark…
February 26, 2024 marks the sixth anniversary of Twin Peaks Blog. I’m wrapping up an amazing few days in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington celebrating with fans from all over the world in the Real Twin Peaks. While I had planned on staying an extra day in the area for visiting film locations, I was delightfully surprised…
On February 21, 1989 in the small town of North Bend, Washington, cameras rolled for the first day of shooting “Northwest Passage.” The brainchild of David Lynch and Mark Frost, this 90-minute pilot would later be retitled as Twin Peaks. Over a year later, the show would become a cultural phenomenon around the world, spawning a…
If you are headed to the Real Twin Peaks 2024 event, there are plenty of opportunity to explore the locations throughout Snoqualmie Valley, Washington. From the bus tour to free panels, there is so much to see and learn about this place that is both wonderful and strange. While many fans know classic locations like…
One of my favorite Real Twin Peaks film locations in Washington state is Jack Rabbit’s Palace from Part 14 in season three. Located in Olallie State Park outside of North Bend, Washington, I’ve been visiting this spot since September 2019. With each visit, I’ve noticed the old decaying tree stump is slowly fading away. One day,…
In Twin Peaks – Part 11, Red interrupts a Briggs’ family dinner at the Double R Diner. The two love birds share a kiss before Shelly returns to the conversation beaming. The location for this scene was shot just outside Twede’s Cafe in North Bend, Washington. Let’s take a closer look at how the Real Twin Peaks…