This Is the Rainiest Town in the U.S.-and Its Broody Weather Makes a Perfect Cozy Fall Getaway

"Driving through lush, evergreen rainforest, far past the industrious city of Seattle, a rolling mist creeps in. Crisp air hangs heavy with the promise of rain. Shrouded by an ethereal fog, you swear you catch a glimpse of a werewolf running through the shadows. Most travelers imagine fall as pumpkin patches, golden leaves, and sweet mugs of apple cider. However, in a quaint small town, on the crest of the Pacific Northwest, autumn is the season for magic."

"Sandwiched between nearly a million acres of Olympic National Park and 73 miles of Pacific coastline, Forks is a playground for nature lovers. Whether it's hiking in the mossy Hoh Rainforest, exploring tide pools along the majestic Kalaloch Beach, or kayaking on the crystal-clear Lake Crescent, rain brings a mystical quality to every adventure. Forks might be the one destination where tourists are disappointed by a sunny day."

"October marks the start of the rainy season in Forks, and it's perfect for a cozy fall getaway through autumn. Strolling through Forks is like stepping into a storybook with its wood-paneled kitschy gift-shops like Sasquatch the Legend or timeless burger joints like Sully's Drive-In. "Forks is the hometown you never had," Lissy Andros, executive director of the Forks Chamber of Commerce, told Travel + Leisure."

Forks, Washington receives about ten feet of rain annually and embraces its drizzle as part of local character. The town lies between nearly a million acres of Olympic National Park and 73 miles of Pacific coastline. Rain enhances experiences such as hiking in the mossy Hoh Rainforest, exploring Kalaloch Beach tide pools, and kayaking on Lake Crescent. October begins the rainy season and invites cozy fall getaways. Main Street features wood-paneled gift shops and classic diners. Twilight Saga tourism draws fans to Forks and nearby La Push, where Quileute village beaches offer remote coastal scenery.

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