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Forks Lumber Mill Tour, Forks

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Forks Lumber Mill Tour

1411 S Forks Avenue, Forks, WA
(360) 374-9663
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Largest western red cedar
Ranked #3 of 6 activities in Forks
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Spokane, Wa
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“A bit too long”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

The day we took the tour it was quite warm out and by the time we got to the Mill we were pretty tired. The tour starts at the Museum with 14 people piling into a van. The van is a work van and you feel kinda squished. It's at least a 45 minute ride up to the work site... More

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Oxford, Ohio, USA
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“Room for Improvement”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2012

Only done on Wednesdays so we were unable to do it; especially disappointing in a lumber region.

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Santa Maria, California
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
“The Coast Starlight to Olympic National Park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Most retired folks don’t consider traveling to the Pacific Northwest on a vacation, as it is quite remote and can be very cold or wet. When I suggested a train trip to Washington to Pam, she balked at first, stating, “why would you want to go on a trip on a train?” Well that statement from her, since I had... More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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“lumber galore”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Very informative and interesting place to spend getting to know the industry of the region.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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33 attraction reviews
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
“Real lumbering operation and sawmill - Not a tourist attraction”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011

Forks Chamber of Commerce runs the 3 hour tours in a 12 passenger van sponsored by local companies. If this were commercial, you would pay $25-60 head but it is free. Consider that at the end and make an appropriate donation to the Chamber of Commerce. The volunteer driver/guide was very knowledgable and friendly, having worked in the forest industries... More

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