Oregon provided the luscious greenery for filming the foot trails and the great outdoors of Forks, WA. Without an environment for wild bears, mountain lions, elk and the like, the Cullens wouldn’t be able to sustain a "vegetarian" diet. When Twilight placed a spotlight on Forks, tourism to the once unknown city received a boost. The locals were thrilled and the City Council decided to declare a Stephenie Meyer Day: Sept. 18, which is Bella’s Birthday.