TWILIGHT WALK IN FORKS JULY 31, 2010

The Forks Vampire Inspired Club Walk
July 31, 2010

There were 12 brave walkers venturing to Forks for the “Vampire” club walk. As we drove along the edge of Lake Crescent, we marveled at the beauty surrounding us on the peninsula. Sue Pechina

did have a camera along so stops were made as we walked for “Twilight” photo ops. While walking we also discussed the highlights of the Twilight Series for those not familiar with the story. The older section of Forks High School has been demolished but the Forks High School sign was saved and still stands to the side – another photo op. Following the walk, we made a quick trip to the Forks Visitors Center for a last shot standing by Bella’s truck. Forks was very busy with people of all ages, cameras in hand, making similar stops!

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We traveled to Rialto Beach for a late picnic lunch. Frances brought a delicious salad and dessert as she was thinking potluckWe were all happy that Frances hadn’t read the memo about lunch

as her salad was very very good. Requests were made for her to post recipes. Janet and Richard had the OPE drinks/snacks plus a neat table cloth – nice touch! We finished by sharing a watermelon.

As you approach Rialto Beach, the Quillayute River is seen on your left with James Island standing tall guarding the mouth of the river. The island protected the Quileute people from northern invaders. Hole-in-the-wall, a sea arch, can be seen at the beach’s northern boundary. It is a 2 mile hike to this sea arch but you can only walk through the arch on low tide. Surf battered logs line the beach attesting to the power of water/winds/tides.