Mount Si with trees in foreground

Remember – Washington State in January 2020

This morning I awoke greatly missing the Pacific Northwest. After checking the the calendar, I realized that one year ago today I was wrapping up my third visit in six months to the Evergreen State. I spent five days visiting numerous film locations in both Snoqualmie Valley and on Bainbridge Island across Puget Sound from Seattle. Here are several images from that visit that help me, to paraphrase The Fireman from Season 3, “remember” Washington State.

REMEMBERING WASHINGTON STATE FROM JANUARY 22-26, 2020

I began my trip to Washington state by returning to Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo on Bainbridge Island. The last time I stepped foot on this spot was August 9, 1996, so returning was a wonderful and strange moment.

It’s difficult to believe that the first cases of COVID-19 were just being identified in Washington around this time. Phrases like “face covering” or “social distancing” were unspoken concepts as I stood by the giant log where Laura Palmer’s body was found.

NIGHTTIME AT THE ROADHOUSE

The Roadhouse in Fall City, Washington
January 23, 2020

I dropped by The Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn in Fall City at night which served as the exterior location for the Roadhouse in Twin Peaks. The location originally opened in 1916 and has been a staple of the Snoqualmie Valley region for more than 100 years.

This pandemic has certainly caused challenges for many of these great spots. You can help keep The Roadhouse open by visiting this GoFundMe page.

Bang Bang Bar reflection
January 23, 2020

It rained literally every day during my visit. While outside the Roadhouse, I think I caught a reflection of the neon Bang Bang Bar sign. No one calls it the “Bang Bang Bar.” It’s the Roadhouse.

SPARKWOOD AND 21

Sparkwood and 21 location
January 24, 2020

The winter season gave a different look to the location that served for Sparkwood and 21 in Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me.

Ronette Pulaski's Bridge
January 25, 2020

In the distance you can see Reinig Road bridge which is the same one Ronette Pulaski crossed in the Pilot Episode.

THE SALISH LODGE AND SNOQUALMIE FALLS

The Salish Lodge
January 25, 2020

At The Salish Lodge, I snapped a photo from across the street in an attempt to match shots seen in Seasons 1 and 2.

The Great Northern Hotel in Episode 1005
Episode 1.005

The overgrowth changes the look of this establishing shot we first see in Episode 1005.

Snoqualmie Falls and The Salish Lodge
January 25, 2020

Snoqualmie Falls (White Tail Falls in Twin Peaks) looked so majestic thanks to all of that rain.

Snoqualmie Falls
January 25, 2020

I tried matching a similar shot seen throughout Season 2.

INTERIOR SHOTS OF HAP’S DINER AND SHERIFF’S STATION

Hap's Diner at Night
January 23, 2020

I peeked through the window of the former Fall City Diner / Fall City Grill which was the location of Hap’s Diner in David Lynch’s 1992 film.

Dirtfish Conference Room
January 24, 2020

The staff at Dirtfish Rally School was incredibly gracious as I took several interior photos. This was the location of the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department call center in Season 3. This building used to be the former offices of the Weyerhaeuser Sawmill.

TWEDE’S CAFE

Twede's Cafe and Mount Si
January 23, 2020

I was delighted to spend lots of time at Twede’s Cafe located in the shadow of Mount Si in North Bend. This was around the time that ownership of this classic American diner was changing hands from Kyle Twede to Rachel Bennet and her husband Max Spears. I can’t wait to get back to the diner to see what enhancements they made (oh, I’m missing their damn, fine coffee and cherry pie too)

Twede's Cafe sign
January 23, 2020

You can bring home the Double R Diner with unique merchandise created for Twede’s Cafe. Visit them online at TwedesCafeMerch.com.

OLALLIE STATE PARK

Deer Meadow Mountain
January 24, 2020

One of my favorite spots to visit was Olallie State Park outside of North Bend. It’s basically a Disneyland for Twin Peaks film locations as scenes for both Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me and Season 3 were filmed in the park.

Snoqualmie River aka Wind River
January 24, 2020

The Snoqualmie River was particularly high at the spot where they filmed Teresa Banks’ body floating down Wind River.

Part 17 Spot in Olallie State Park
January 24, 2020

The spot near the entrance to Weeks Fall trail where Agent Cooper finds Laura Palmer in the woods during Part 17 was completely flooded.

Naido's Spot
January 24, 2020

Naido’s spot from Mr. C’s point-of-view in Part 14.

Steven and Gersten's tree in Part 15
January 24, 2020

I still can’t get over how green everything was during my visit, like Steven and Gersten’s tree from Part 15.

Weeks Falls in Olallie State Park
January 24, 2020

The Weeks Falls trail ends at Weeks Falls which was also looking spectacular during my late January visit.

CONVENIENCE STORE FROM TWIN PEAKS – PART 8

Convince Store Spot from Season 3
January 24, 2020

I think you say, “Convenience Store.”

SNOQUALMIE POINT PARK

Snoqualmie Point Park
January 23, 2020

A nice day for a picnic at Snoqualmie Point Park.

The Mauve Zone - David Lynch and Mark Frost
The Mauve Zone

Walking in the footsteps of giants – David Lynch and Mark Frost during the filming of the Pilot episode in 1989.

BACK TO KIANA LODGE

Laura's Log at Kiana Lodge
January 23, 2020

I close with one more look at Laura Palmer’s log on the shore near Kiana Lodge.

Steven on the dock
January 23, 2020

For now, I’m longing to return to the Pacific Northwest.

Please wear a mask, be safe and love others.

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  • Steven Miller at Twede's Cafe enjoying cherry pie and coffee

    A "Twin Peaks" fan since October 1993, Steven Miller launched Twin Peaks Blog in February 2018 to document his decades-long fascination with David Lynch and Mark Frost's wonderful and strange show. With his Canon camera in hand, he's visited numerous film locations, attended Twin Peaks events and conducted extensive historical research about this groundbreaking series. Along with fellow Bookhouse Boys, he dreams of creating a complete Twin Peaks Archive of the series and feature film. Steven currently resides in Central Florida.

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One thought on “Remember – Washington State in January 2020

  1. You are is a lucky guy,you can go at this location. It is my dreams

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