Forks, Washington
Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,532 at the 2010 census. The population was 3,545 at 2012 Estimate from Office of Financial Management. It is named after the forks in the nearby Quillayute, Bogachiel, Calawah, and Sol Duc rivers.
For many years, the city's economy was fueled by the local timber industry. With recent declines in the industry, Forks has had to rely on the nearby Clallam Bay Corrections Center and Olympic Corrections Center as a source of jobs. Forks is a popular destination for sport fishers who fish for salmon and rainbow trout in nearby rivers. It is also supported by visitors to Olympic National Park.
The city has gained popularity for being a key setting in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.
Read more about Forks, Washington: History, Demographics, Geography and Climate, Government, Forks Municipal Airport, Tourism, Fishing, Tillicum Park, Community Events
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