In my quest to document the many Twin Peaks film locations, some of the more difficult locations to photograph are found at night. It’s easy to capture these locations during the day, but I’m striving for authenticity. I want shots that match how these locations appear on screen. That’s one reason why as soon as I…
Despite being a Twin Peaks fan for more than 30 years, I am continually finding new details about the show. This time, I am returning to the original production of “Northwest Passage,” the original name of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s pilot episode. The crew visited Everett, Washington on March 10, 1989 to shoot scenes…
From the beginning, the relationship between Special Agent Dale Cooper and Sheriff Truman was a special one. It’s best exemplified in the pilot episode when the law enforcement duo is on a stakeout at the Roadhouse. This scene was conveniently shot just outside the location in Fall City, Washington. But let’s take a closer look…
I adore the first 35 minutes of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, particularly the scenes at Hap’s Diner with Special Agents Chet Desmond and Sam Stanley. While I was saddened at hearing the Hap’s Diner building in Fall City, Washington was recently demolished, I’ve got good news. With thanks to some incredible Twin Peaks fans,…
In Twin Peaks Parts 17 and 18, Agent Cooper loses Laura Palmer as he is escorting her home during a nighttime trek in the woods. Through the magic of editing and a few camera tricks, their walk looks longer than it actually is. The scene is shot near the location of two previous scenes from Part…
In Twin Peaks – Part 17, Special Agent Dale Cooper watches a meeting in the woods between James Hurley and Laura Palmer. While the original scene of the couple’s late night exchange is found in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, the new scene offers a unique angle as to what happened during Laura’s last night on…
I’ve previously discussed the location of Big Ed’s Gas Farm as seen in Twin Peaks – The Return, the incredible third season of Mark Frost and David Lynch’s wonderful and strange show. Whether its in the pilot or the third season, this location has seen its fair share of businesses occupy the buildings that served as…
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.
I continue finding some awesome historical postcards of Snoqualmie Falls. A recent acquisition includes a familiar image taken by Charles R. Laidlaw. Fans of Mark Frost’s “The Secret History of Twin Peaks” will immediately recognize this image.