There's nothing like watching wild whales frolicking in their native environment and the Whale Trail along Washington's Olympic Peninsula is one of the best places to do it. The United States' Pacific Coast is home to many marine mammals. A [...]
Manitou Lodge offers guest accommodations in both our Main Lodge and in detached cottages. Did you know we also offer rustic cabins and tent sites for camping in Forks Washington, too? Just about everyone who stays at Manitou Lodge is [...]
New Year's Day is just around the corner - and what a relief. For most of us, getting 2020 into the rearview mirror is cause enough. for celebration. And yet, the year wasn't all bad. In fact, we had a [...]
Fall is a great time to head out west from Seattle to Forks, Washington and enjoy the natural beauty of the Olympic Peninsula. Located 4 hours west of Seattle is Forks, stunning beaches, and the magnificent Manitou Lodge (just 3 [...]
Looking for Forks Washington hotels? Consider a stay at the Manitou Lodge and reap the benefits of our conveniently located rainforest accommodations. There are endless reasons to visit the Forks, WA area. Olympic National Park, Twilight, the Hoh Rainforest, Tree [...]
Update 04/20/20 - We remain closed to the general public in line with government mandates to quell the spread of COVID-19. However, we are open for the essential workers supporting our community that need a safe place to stay. Our [...]
Manitou Lodge takes the safety and security of our guests very seriously. We want your visit to the Forks area to be worry-free. We are currently open and welcoming guests. Our lodging facilities make it easy to maintain the recommended [...]
Enjoy Forks WA Camping at Manitou Lodge. Manitou Lodge, known for its classic lodge structure and wonderful accommodations, also offers camping! Situated on ten acres of coastal rainforest, our Forks WA camping is just about as far west as you can get [...]
Here's a fascinating little curiosity: We maintain a trail for guests which winds through the firs and alders that make up about 2/3 of the lodge property. Only minimal grooming is done out there because we prefer to keep the [...]
This gorgeous series emphatically depicts the beauty of the lodge and its setting even in winter. The photos were provided by a recent guest who was kind enough to forward these shots and permit us to use them. We're especially [...]
7/9/15. We know that all our incoming guests for the remainder of the summer are aware of our dry conditions very conducive to wildfires. Here's a status report: Currently, there is a single blaze on the entire Olympic Peninsula. This is [...]
Update 4/30/15: For several years now, the Manitou Lodge has opened up two "Outback" cabins and 3 fully-equipped tentsites during the late Spring, Summer, and early Fall seasons. Guests in the Outback cabin have had access to a small bathroom [...]
