2020 Year In Review – A Look Back
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 [...]
Lake Quinault and the Quinault Rain Forest
Lake Quinault is a glacier fed, natural lake in the Quinault Rain Forest on the southern edge of Olympic National Park. The area, popular for its hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, and more, is an easy drive south on 101 from [...]
Forks Washington Weather – When To Visit
Headed to the Olympic Peninsula for some much needed relaxation but worried you’ll need an umbrella and galoshes? Well, hang on now. Forks Washington weather is likely not what you may expect. One of the most common misconceptions about western [...]
Forks Twilight Tours, Attractions, and More
Twilight mania is on the rise. “Midnight Sun,” the latest addition to Stephenie Meyer’s beloved series, sold more than 1m copies in its first week. True fans of the series will enjoy visiting the real Forks, WA and all the [...]
Hoh Rainforest Lodging at Manitou Lodge
Let Manitou Lodge be your home away from home for Hoh Rainforest lodging. Our Forks area accommodations are situated on ten lush, forested acres. Staying with us puts the Hoh Rainforest and all other Olympic National Park attractions within easy [...]
Olympic National Park Airbnb at Manitou Lodge
Are you looking for an Olympic National Park Airbnb? Discover Manitou Lodge, secreted away on ten lush acres of coastal rainforest and just minutes from Forks, WA. If exploring Olympic National Park is your goal, you could hardly find better [...]
Olympic Peninsula Camping – What’s Open?
Welcome, Guests! We've been looking forward to your return to the beautiful Olympic Peninsula! Looking for info on Olympic Peninsula Camping? As I type this, camping on the Olympic Peninsula remains closed - but don't fret. As a fantastic alternative [...]
Olympic National Park in Winter
There are many ways to experience Olympic National Park in Winter. Hurricane Ridge in ONP From snow-blanketed mountains to forests dripping with rain, and ocean beaches pummeled by winter storms, the park is worth a winter visit. While some roads [...]
Forks WA Camping, 3 miles from Rialto Beach!
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 [...]
Explore Beautiful Bogachiel State Park
Bogachiel State Park is 127 acres of old-growth rainforest on the banks of the Bogachiel River. The park offers fishing, picnicking, hiking, biking, wildlife and more - and all less than a half hour's drive from Manitou Lodge! Washington's Olympic [...]