The Pacific Northwest is renowned for its breathtaking coastline and ancient forests. In a little town called Forks, you can see it all – and still be back home before dinner!  

Whether you’re interested in finding permanent residential real estate Forks WA or just visiting for the weekend, here are three sights to enrich your experience.

1. Hoh Rainforest

While the name may conjure thoughts of unbearable heat, Hoh never gets hotter than 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and temperatures can get as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. It is a temperate rainforest, home to majestic trees such as red cedars and big leaf maples. 

The Hoh Rainforest has a campground available for overnight stays as well as trails that are suitable for hikers of all experience levels. The shortest is the Hall of Mosses, which is under a mile, and the longest is the Hoh River Trail at 18.5 miles.

2. The Beaches of La Push

To the west of Forks is La Push, nestled in the Quileute Indian Reservation. Visitors are welcome to enjoy all the coastal community has to offer, including their gorgeous beaches and resort.

If you’re exploring the tide pools, it is important to plan ahead and time your visits for low tide. Being aware of tides not only keeps you safe but also opens up new areas of exploration. A popular destination during low tide is Hole-in-the-Wall, which gets its name from a unique arch in a nearby rock structure. 

3. John’s Beachcombing Museum

If you want to take a break from the outdoors, you can stay in town and visit John’s Beachcombing Museum. What started as a search for antique fishing equipment bloomed into an expansive collection of lost and found items, ranging from messages found in bottles to a wooly mammoth tooth.

Though made famous by the Twilight series (and boasting its own collection of movie memorabilia in the Rainforest Arts Center), Forks stands on its own as a destination for both outdoor adventure and peaceful respite.