Things To Do
Olympic National Park
Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Come explore! From their comprehensive website you can discover all the ways you can explore and experience Olympic. Below we’ve summarized favorite places in the park, within 2 hours from Forks. Use the green highlighted heading links to learn more about visiting each area.
Olympic Peninsula
Across the Peninsula are waterfalls located both in the National Park, Forest and beyond. The Olympic Peninsula Waterfall trail will help you discover them all.
Forks Timber Museum
If you ever wanted to learn anything about logging in the past and their tools of the trade, the Forks Timber Museum is the place to explore. The museum depicts local history dating back to the 1870’s. It features an authentic fire lookout tower, a 9-foot cook stove from a logging camp and has exhibits of pioneer and regional history. The museum is open year-around and offers evening guided tours by appointment (360) 374-9663. Also look for the nearby Forks Loggers Memorial with its 12-foot tall carved wood logger. The Forks Timer Museum complex offers gardens and forest paths that link to the UW Olympic Natural Resources Center.
Rainforest Art Center
The Twilight Collection View costumes and props seen in the five Twilight films including screen-worn Bella, Edward, and Jacob costumes! Snap a pic with Bella’s Graduation Quilt, international Twilight editions, and Chuckesmee! Open year-round and FREE at our Rainforest Arts Center! Tons of photo-op areas so bring your camera!
Tillicum Park
The Shay Locomotive Engine The Shay locomotive engine is another historical highlight. Located in Tillicum Park, this steam locomotive was built in 1930 and stands as a monument to the local logging industry. Tillicum Park is the perfect spot for a picnic. There’s a covered picnic area, restrooms, children’s playground, basketball and Pickleball courts, and more!
