All Signs Point to the Town of Twin Peaks
On April 8, 1990, “Twin Peaks” premiered on the ABC television network. In honor of the show’s 28th Anniversary today, I’m taking a closer look at the many views of the iconic “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign.
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Setting the Stage – Laura Palmer’s Log
In the first Setting the Stage article, I visited the Blue Pine Lodge, home to the Packard family. That article focused on the exterior shots of the lodge from Twin Peaks. This time, I’m focusing on the giant log located on the shore also known as Laura Palmer’s Log.
Twin Peaks Fan Fest Memories – Kiana Lodge Kitchen
In the Pilot episode of Twin Peaks, Catherine Martell is reading a newspaper in the kitchen at Blue Pine Lodge as Pete Martell tells her he’s “gone fishing.” The Blue Pine Lodge is actually Kiana Lodge located in Poulsbo, Washington. I first visited this location on August 9, 1996 when I attended the 1996 Twin…
Setting the Stage – Blue Pine Lodge Exterior
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.
Twin Peaks Location – Opening Credits Bird Branch
According to a 1991 Star Pics trading card, a Bewick’s Wren (pronounced like “Buick”) supposedly greeted viewers during each Twin Peaks episode in seasons 1 and 2. In reality, the bird was a varied female Thrush. The film location for this scene was originally identified by Charles from the now defunct InTwinPeaks.com website. It was…
Twin Peaks Location – Tremond Intersection
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…
Twin Peaks Location – Nadine’s Walk to Big Ed’s Gas Farm
In Twin Peaks Part 15 on Showtime, Nadine Hurley walks to Big Ed’s Gas Farm carrying her golden shovel where she sets Big Ed free to pursue his true love, Norma Jennings. Locating this film location was relatively easy as Mount Si (also known as White Tail Peak and Blue Pine Mountain in the town of Twin…
Twin Peaks Location – Mike Nelson’s Office
In Twin Peaks Part 5 on Showtime, there is a short establishing shot of a car dealership in Twin Peaks. The shot sets the stage for a scene involving an adult Mike Nelson. We last saw Mike in Episode 2.022 consoling Nadine Hurley after receiving a severe bump on her head during the Miss Twin…
Complete Guide to Twin Peaks Film Locations
Here is a complete online guide to more than 275+ film locations in Washington, California and destinations around the world from all three seasons of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks, Lynch’s 1992 masterpiece Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, and The Missing Pieces from 2014.
Twin Peaks Location – Agent Cooper’s Drive into Twin Peaks
“Diane, 11:30 a.m., February 24. Entering the town of Twin Peaks. It’s 5 miles south of the Canadian border, 12 miles west of the state line. Never seen so many trees in my life. As W.C. Fields would say, ‘I’d rather be here than Philadelphia.’” Enter Special Agent Dale Cooper. He rides into town in…