According to this post from Backpacker.com’s blog, The Daily Dirt, a reported 30% increase in visitors to the Olympic National Park can be attributed to Twilight fans. As they put it, the increase is due to fans who are “there to immerse themselves in the Twilight landscape (and, presumably, to catch a glimpse of a vampire of their very own).” Whether or not this is really true (frankly, we’re still seeing the same ole crusty hikers we’ve always seen out there . . .) the post is a good read, with quotes from one of our favorite local rangers, Jon Preston. We’re all over Jon’s idea of a nature program on bloodsuckers! You’re not going to find forests more impressive than those found in the Olympic National Park anywhere–so whether your goal is to “see what Bella saw,” or you just want to see, um, “real” stuff like black bears, mountain goats and eagles in their natural habitat, be sure to check out this awesome park when you’re visiting Forks and the West End.