The serenity and pristine beauty offered by sparkling beaches never fail to mesmerize any traveler who has the knack for sea voyage and adventure. Lush rainforests are another exciting treat. Combine these two in a beautiful package and you get a haven that everybody thinks is fictional. But such place really does exist. Any traveler would love to see the beauty of Quileute Indian Reservation. This nature’s paradise is located in Clallam County of Washington State, which in turn could be found in the Olympic Peninsula. The western part of the Olympic … [Read More...]
Fishing is one the best sports anyplace. With the vast assortment and types of fishing to cast and many species to hook and catch, one can easily find something they like in La Push, Washington. Sportfishing, in the area, has become very popular. Three charter companies operate in La Push. Surf fishing can also be had on the beaches. Fishermen in the area catch salmon (Chinook, coho, and pink) and bottom feeders, such as rockfish, halibut, and lingcod. La Push is situated just12 miles above Forks Washington and is home to the Quileute Tribe. It … [Read More...]
Edward Cullen warns Bella Swan early on in “New Moon,” that you don’t want to provoke the Volturi. However, that's exactly what Edward plans to do when he later believes his sweetheart has bit the dust. What are the Volturi? In Stephenie Meyer’s ubiquitous Twilight universe they are a sort of vampire ruling class led by a trio of three thousand year old dudes: Aro, Marcus and Caius. They live on a lavish estate in the Italian city of Volterra which they rarely leave, except under extreme circumstances. You would think practically indestructible vampires … [Read More...]
Twilight the movie is a romantic film based on the novel, also entitled Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer and published in 2005. Twilight is the first of the series of novels by Meyer. The movie, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, was released in US theaters on the 21st of November, 2008. The midnight viewing alone made more than 7 million US Dollars in ticket sales. In May 2009, the Twilight movie had already grossed over 382 million US dollars worldwide. The story takes place in Forks, Washington. Isabella Swan, known to her friends as Bella, moves to … [Read More...]
Quileute Stories Native American cultures spread out across the Great Plains of North America recite stories. These stories are as old as humankind and are passed down generation to generation around camp fires. They survive in our Contemporary living rooms during holidays and additional gatherings, when we take part in family customs and share family stories in very much the same way that the Quileute storytellers learned their stories by hearing the Quileute stories of their tribe. Even though the stories of the Quileute might be published in books, … [Read More...]
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Twilight fans around the world are patiently anticipating the saga’s fourth movie installment, Breaking Dawn. The film is based on the fourth novel in the Twilight series written by Stephenie Meyers. Following in the footsteps of the previous movies, Breaking Dawn is to be released on November 18th of 2011. Kirsten Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner will continue their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. The earlier movies focused on the romantic love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob. As in … [Read More...]
“Steph, can you come down here, please?” My mom’s voice echoed up the stairs. “I’m coming.” I shouted back down. I took the steps two at a time. “What?” I asked her. She was sitting on the couch, legs crossed. My eye sight swept the room quickly, scanning for something I might have forgotten to do. I noticed Dad wasn’t in the room. “Where’s Dad?” I asked absent-mindedly. “He’s with Grandma.” She answered. “Okay? Is something wrong?” “Sit down, Stephenie.” Oh, no I thought to myself this isn’t good. “Your dad and I should have told you sooner.” she started … [Read More...]
Fishing Forks A family that prays together stays together. A few families go fishing together as well. This activity has been hailed as the most entertaining at the same time relaxing as well creating a superlative bond between family members. What better than the lovely region of Forks in Washington which offers the rain forest, the Northern Pacific Cost, Solduc Rivers and scenic beauty to make fishing memorable. Home for the healthiest salmon and steelhead fishes this region attracts many steelhead fishermen from around the world. The rivers in Fork … [Read More...]
Quileute legend may contain on occasion customary customs of day-to-day life and even comprise spiritual or mythic elements. In the beginning, the Quileute had no form of writing so every legend had to be communicated orally from generation to generation so as to preserve and record their history. There can be both a moral and psychological theme to the work, in addition to entertainment value, depending on the nature of the storyteller, the manner of the telling, the ages of the audience members, and the overall context of the performance . The … [Read More...]
Paramore Rises to Success with ‘Twilight’ Paramore was a band that had a dedicated fan base, however when the movie ‘Twilight’ hit theaters, they became a hit band that everyone wanted to hear. During the scenes in which Paramore was featured during the film, the hard rock edge, with the sad vocals of lead singer, Hayley Williams, had everyone wanting more. More of the tangled love between lead characters, Bella and Edward, accompanied with more vocals from Paramore. Before the success that Paramore experienced with the movie, the band was literally on … [Read More...]