By now, you’ve heard how the original 1990s broadcast of Twin Peaks took the United States of America by storm. The excitement dissipated shortly after the beginning of season two, and subsequently, the series ended with a two-part finale aired in June 1991. About a year later, the phenomenon was “happening again” in Japan. For this Art…
I finally uploaded a nearly 16-minute video from my first visit to Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington. This place was my first visit to a film location and, needless to say, I was beside myself. So set the way back machine to August 9, 1996. My best friend Joe Neff and (at the time) newly…
As the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Twin Peaks continues, I return to one of the first film locations I visited in August 1996 – Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington. This location served as The Great Northern Hotel interior for the Pilot episode. I’m focusing on the Concierge Desk, which first appears in the…
Since launching Twin Peaks Blog, I’ve discussed and explored some pretty obscure things from David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks. From identifying props to cataloging specials at the Double R Diner, I love these journeys down (bunny) rabbit holes. During my recent visit to Washington state in January, I discovered another small piece of Twin Peaks…
As the clock winds down on 2019, I’m reflecting on resolutions for the New Year. For this Quotable Peaks article, I’m reminded of Ben Horne’s quest for goodness in the latter half of Twin Peaks Season 2. In Episode 2018, John Justice Wheeler, the mysterious businessman who flew into town to save Ben, shared a…
In my quest to cover nearly every Twin Peaks film location on TwinPeaksBlog.com, I uncovered something unique about the view of The Great Northern Hotel (aka The Salish Lodge) found in several Season Two episodes. Unless I invent a time machine, I’ll never be able to take the exact photo of the Hotel as something is…
Since I started TwinPeaksBlog.com, I’ve enjoyed discussing some of the most obscure details about my favorite television show. This article is another one of those journeys as I take a closer look at the Dale Cooper’s nightstands in Room 315 at The Great Northern Hotel. The nightstand appears in Seasons 1 and 2 and return…
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.
In Twin Peaks Part 14 on Showtime, we are offered a look at James Hurley who is working as a security guard for The Great Northern Hotel. If you are already planning your next Halloween costume, I identified his silver security guard badge.
For this Vacant Peaks article, I’m wrapping up Season 2 at The Great Northern Hotel with a look at Episodes 2014-2022. The Salish Lodge & Spa served as the exterior location for The Great Northern Hotel. All interior scenes in these episodes were shot on a set located in southern California.