Unlike Special Agent Dale Cooper’s rock throwing, I use facts and little details when investigating the origin of postcards in my collection. Take this Snoqualmie Falls postcard published by Impact – #18518. The image of the majestic waterfall was taken by a talented husband and wife team based in Washington state. The card’s back contains…
On Tuesday, June 18, 1968, 200 people attended the dedication of the then new Snoqualmie Falls Park in Snoqualmie, Washington. As part of a massive renovation, Puget Sound Power had created a covered observation platform overlooking the majestic and sacred Snoqualmie Falls and the roadside Snoqualmie Falls Lodge known for their dining room. At the…
Every October 6, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe celebrates Snoqualmie Rights Day. The sdukʷalbixʷ Snoqualmie Tribe are the rightful stewards of the land in Snoqualmie Valley and have been in the area since time immemorial. The first Rights Day was celebrated in 2019 for the 20th Anniversary of the United States Federal Government’s affirmation of the…
The We Live Inside a Dream Weekend in Washington continued on Friday, August 14, 2026. Before the evening screening of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive at the North Bend Theatre, I spent the day exploring Snoqualmie Valley which including a visit to the base of Snoqualmie Falls. This trip report is my third in a series…
The Real Twin Peaks 2027 event returns to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington from February 18-22, 2027. This fan-created celebration of the towns where Mark Frost and David Lynch filmed their groundbreaking television series and feature film includes five days of wonderful and strange fun throughout North Bend and Snoqualmie with free themed panel discussions, movie screenings, pub-style…
In 1996, the Salish Lodge changed its name to Salish Lodge & Spa after they added a world-class spa to the property. Perched above the wondrous Snoqualmie Falls, this addition made the hotel an ideal destination for relaxation and retreat in Washington state. The name change also helps postcard collectors like me as it helps…
The historic North Bend Theatre in downtown North Bend, Washington celebrated the 34th Anniversary of the North American premiere of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me from August 13-16, 2026. This “We Live Inside a Dream” weekend including film screenings of David Lynch’s movies along with the world premiere of Scott Ryan’s documentary, “The…
The “We Live Inside a Dream” event took place from August 13-16, 2026 at the North Bend Theatre in North Bend, Washington. The weekend’s festivities commemorated the 34th Anniversary of the North American premiere of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me which was held at the independent, one-screen theatre on August 16, 1992….
From the first cup of coffee seen poured at the Double R Diner on April 8, 1990, Twin Peaks fans from around the world have been drawn to the Real Twin Peaks of Snoqualmie Valley, Washington in search of damn fine coffee. The SnoValley Regional Chamber recently published the Snoqualmie Valley Coffee Trail Passport, a…
A look at my collection of black and white publicity photos from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me continues with an image of Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) and James Hurley (James Marshall) at the light at Sparkwood & 21. This print comes from a collection of prints from Spelling Films International that I won at auction….