Ah, Forks. A small logging town on the Olympic Peninsula, remote, unknown, secret. That is, of course, until Stephanie Meyer wrote the infamous Twilight.
This Washington resort named top 10 campground in the US
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Washington is well known for its beautiful landscapes. From mountains to trees to lakes, there’s no shortage of topography to explore in the Evergreen State. In fact, Washington has the third most state parks behind California and New York and spends the 10th most annually on parks and recreation, totaling an average of $1.3 billion each year.
Seattle, Oregon break records as heat wave sparks major safety concerns Louis Casiano
The Pacific Northwest reached triple-digit temperatures Monday, setting record highs amid a days-long heatwave, according to the National Weather Service.
A new record was set at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when temperatures reached 106 degrees, which broke the 104-degree mark that was set on Sunday. It was the hottest temperature recorded in the city since at least 1945, the Seattle Times reported.
Monday s heat marks the third consecutive day of 100-plus degrees. Two weather stations in Washington state – Dallesport and the Sol Duc River – reached 118 degrees, the NWS said. The readings were preliminary and had not yet been certified. Relief is expected Wednesday when temperatures are expected to dip to the 80s in Seattle.