The majestic White Tail Falls in Twin Peaks is first introduced to viewers during the opening credits of the Pilot episode. In reality, the falls are known as Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, Washington. This Setting the Stage story takes a look at the falls as seen throughout the three seasons of Twin Peaks.
The brief exchange in the Pilot episode between Agent Cooper and Sheriff Truman about traffic lights in Twin Peaks was the perfect summation of what viewers could expect from the sleepy little town with a population of 51,201. To paraphrase Sheriff Truman in Episode 1.003, Twin Peaks is “different” and a “long way from the…
One Eyed Jacks is a casino and brothel located in Canada, near the Washington border. For this Vacant Peaks article, I’m taking a look at the empty spaces from this establishment without people.
When Special Agent Dale Cooper seeks accommodations in Twin Peaks, Sheriff Harry S. Truman offers to get him a great rate at the clean and reasonably priced Great Northern Hotel. This Setting the Stage article takes a closer look at the exteriors scenes of this iconic hotel from the first three seasons of Twin Peaks.
It’s time to revisit The Great Northern Hotel for Vacant Peaks. This recurring series captures glimpses of buildings, sets, props or details without people. Part 1 of this series about the Hotel focused on the Pilot Episode and the first seven episodes of Season 1. Today, I’m looking at Episodes 2001-2007 from Season 2.
When researching appearances of green mugs at the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department, I came across this image from Episode 2004. The green mug is shown next to a Santa Claus-shaped mug and a plate of doughnuts. Thanks to a tip from Twin Peaks Archive, I now own a replica of the mug.
“Diane, today we are going to focus on the green coffee mugs.” While researching all things about the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department in Twin Peaks, I kept noticing a green mug in several episodes throughout season two. The mug makes it’s first appearance in episode 2.001. But this mug is the second green colored mug to…
Today, I’m introducing a new series called “Setting the Stage” which looks at the sets and places that make up the world of Twin Peaks. I begin with a look at one of the first film locations I visited in 1996 – Kiana Lodge. It’s located at 14976 Sandy Hook Rd NE, in Poulsbo, Washington.
In Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Mrs. Tremond and her grandson meet Laura Palmer outside the Double R Diner while she is preparing a Meals on Wheels run. This is one of those scenes I can’t get enough of in David Lynch’s masterpiece – it’s spooky and surreal. Naturally, I was delighted to visit…
According to the “Twin Peaks – Access Guide to the Town,” a sincere note on the front door of the Double R Diner thanks patrons for their visit (page 82). While looking for images of the giant posted menu inside the diner, I stumbled upon a brief image of the “Have a Nice Day” sign…