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In Washington state's scenic northern Olympic Peninsula, you can find "Twilight" body glitter for $2.99. "I Love Jacob" Christmas ornaments for $11.99. Four different daily tours of "Twilight" destinations for $39 per person. Even a "Twilight" sparkling wine.

It's what you would expect from ground zero for the global phenomenon/vampire love story. As publicity ramps up for "New Moon," due out in November, locals in Forks, Wash., also known as Bella's hometown, are girding for visitors.

But drive seven miles west to La Push, and the roar of the marketing machine turns to a dignified whisper. The home of the tiny Quileute Nation (pronounced QUILL-ee-oot) sits on a square mile of land on the Pacific Ocean, boasting an unspoiled view of the sometimes stormy, often misty beaches.

The setting for much of "New Moon" and subsequent books, real-life La Push is a stripped down, back-to-nature experience. Giant, weathered logs litter the beaches. The tribe-owned resort offers rooms from $45 to $300, with no TVs, no phones and spotty WiFi. The sound of the surf is a constant companion, and it's easy to imagine Bella finding peace and refuge here with her werewolf friends......läs hela artiklen här :)