Washington's Olympic Peninsula: A Hub of Real Vampire Legends

Forks, Washington, is a small town renowned not only for its timber industry but also as a hub for the lore of real vampires.

As this article explores the Olympic Peninsula's rich tapestry of vampire myths, including the historical, cultural, and literary threads that have woven this unique folklore, it will also touch on how many vampires are left in the imagination and reality of those who visit or dwell in the Peninsula. From the natural allure of the region to the real locations that inspired tales of the undead, this piece examines the intertwining of fiction and reality, and the impact of vampire tourism on the local community and beyond.