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'''Granite Falls''' is a [[world]] introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat]]'' game pack.<ref name="The Sims GP1 announcement">[http://www.thesims.com/news/ts4-gp01announce "Just What is a Game Pack?" by SimGuruGraham] on [[TheSims.com]]. Retrieved 20 December 2014</ref>
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[[File:Granite Falls ingame icon.png|left|60px]]'''Granite Falls''' is a destination [[world]] introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat]]'' game pack. Sims can [[Vacationing|vacation]] in Granite Falls for up to seven days, but cannot live there as in normal residential worlds.


Granite Falls is a nature oriented location, surrounded by pine trees, lakes and sprawling valleys. It is heavily oriented around camping and the activities related to it, but Sims can also rent pre-built indoor lots for a comfier experience. Once Sims have settled down, they can start exploring the bug-infested woods with a special self-interaction that allows them to go [[Hiking and jogging|hiking]]. Many campfires are located throughout the woods, allowing Sims to have a nice place to grill food or tell stories to each other. [[Ranger station]]s are also present and offer Sims a way to buy objects necessary for camping and can also provide general information about the campgrounds. Various [[bear]]s, who will make Sims [[tense]], will also roam around the world, mostly in the campground area.
Granite Falls has two neighborhoods.<ref name="Kotaku OR announce">[http://kotaku.com/the-sims-4-is-getting-an-outdoorsy-game-pack-next-month-1673213480 "''The Sims 4'' is Getting an Outdoorsy 'Game Pack' Next Month"] on [http://kotaku.com Kotaku.com]. Retrieved 20 December 2014</ref> Visitors arrive in the Campground neighborhood. Sims will have only what they carry with them, and will need to procure additional supplies from a Ranger Station upon arriving. Sims will be able to set up a tent and camp, or they can stay in pre-built cabins. The second neighborhood is Granite Falls National Park, a lush forest full of plants, insects and scenic vistas.<ref name="Kotaku OR announce"/>

If there are any empty rental lots available as the player's Sims are vacationing, the game will randomly choose a family from the save game's worlds and populate the empty rental lots with those chosen families. However, in order for currently unplayed Sims to appear in Granite Falls they do not need to be in a rental lot, and can appear in the world in a similar fashion to [[townie]]s.

==Overview==
'''Camping and Cabins'''
[[File:CampingandCabins.png|left|40px]]
''Whether you're roughing it out or glamping it, Granite Falls has a variety of sights to choose from''

'''Insect Collecting'''
[[File:InsectCollecting.png|left|40px]]
''Power through your Squeamish sensibilities and discover some truly fascinating insects''

'''Granite Falls Forest'''
[[File:GraniteFallsForest.png|left|40px]]
''Experience the true perfection of nature by exploring the lush and beautiful Granite Falls Forest''
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==Neighborhoods==
Granite Falls consists of two [[neighborhood]]s and one [[secret lot]].<ref name="Kotaku OR announce">[http://kotaku.com/the-sims-4-is-getting-an-outdoorsy-game-pack-next-month-1673213480 "''The Sims 4'' is Getting an Outdoorsy 'Game Pack' Next Month"] on [http://kotaku.com Kotaku.com]. Retrieved 20 December 2014</ref>
* [[Campground]]
* [[Granite Falls Forest]]

===Secret Lot===
* [[Hermit's House]]

==Lots==
There are a total of five rental lots in Granite Falls and one community lot. The player is also capable of editing these lots how they like without using [[cheats]], such as changing [[lot assignment]]s or editing the build itself, as long as Sims are not vacationing in them.
===Accommodation===
* [[Campground#Campground|Campground]] (§111 per day)
* [[Campground#Forest Hideaway|Forest Hideaway]] (§635 per day, 2 bed 2 bath)
* [[Campground#Green Getaway|Green Getaway]] (§397 per day, 1 bed 1 bath)
* [[Campground#Lakeside Retreat|Lakeside Retreat]] (§893 per day, 4 bed 3 bath)
* [[Campground#Riverside Retreat|Riverside Retreat]] (§282 per day, 1 bed 1 bath)

===National Park===
* [[Granite Falls Forest]]

==Climate==
Granite Falls experiences four distinct seasons if ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' is installed. Summer temperatures are generally hot to heat wave with mostly sunny skies. Winters are characterized by snow and blizzards and cold to freezing temperatures. Fall temperatures range from warm to cool with occasional snow and rain. Springs are wet and cool to warm. 

==Trivia==
* Granite Falls was originally going to be named Misty Pines.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruSarah/status/555188840260837376 SimGuruSarah's tweet] on Twitter.</ref>
* There's three cities in the US named Granite Falls, one in [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granite_Falls,_North_Carolina North Carolina], one in [[wikipedia:Granite Falls, Minnesota|Minnesota]] and one in [[wikipedia:Granite Falls, Washington|Washington]]. However, it bears a closer resemblance to Washington.
* The name may be a reference to the ''[[wikipedia:Gravity Falls|Gravity Falls]]'' TV series.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Campground_Overview.png|Campground in Granite Falls.
Deep Woods overview.png|The Hermit's House.
Ts4 camping.png
Ts4 camping.png
TS4 Stargazing.png
TS4 Stargazing.png
TS4_415_GP01_06.jpg
Granite Falls map concept.png
Granite Falls Camping Mascot.png
sims-4-outdoor-gamepack_beitrag-300x300.jpg
Granite_Falls_Forest_Overview.png
Granite Falls from the lake.png
Granite Falls campground from the woods.png
Granite Falls National Park building from a lake.png
Granite Falls map concept.png|A concept of Granite Falls' old world map.
granitefallsmap.png
</gallery>
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*According to SimGuruSarah, Granite Falls was originally called Misty Pines.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SimGuruSarah/status/555188840260837376 SimGuruSarah's tweet] on Twitter.</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:42, 27 June 2021

Granite Falls
Destination world for The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat
Granite Falls
Take your Sims on a vacation to experience the clear skies and piney mountain air! Pitch your tent, explore the woods, and experience the wonders of nature…like a Sim in a bear suit?
Name Granite Falls
Game  The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat

Granite Falls is a destination world introduced in The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat game pack. Sims can vacation in Granite Falls for up to seven days, but cannot live there as in normal residential worlds.

Granite Falls is a nature oriented location, surrounded by pine trees, lakes and sprawling valleys. It is heavily oriented around camping and the activities related to it, but Sims can also rent pre-built indoor lots for a comfier experience. Once Sims have settled down, they can start exploring the bug-infested woods with a special self-interaction that allows them to go hiking. Many campfires are located throughout the woods, allowing Sims to have a nice place to grill food or tell stories to each other. Ranger stations are also present and offer Sims a way to buy objects necessary for camping and can also provide general information about the campgrounds. Various bears, who will make Sims tense, will also roam around the world, mostly in the campground area.

If there are any empty rental lots available as the player's Sims are vacationing, the game will randomly choose a family from the save game's worlds and populate the empty rental lots with those chosen families. However, in order for currently unplayed Sims to appear in Granite Falls they do not need to be in a rental lot, and can appear in the world in a similar fashion to townies.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Camping and Cabins

Whether you're roughing it out or glamping it, Granite Falls has a variety of sights to choose from

Insect Collecting

Power through your Squeamish sensibilities and discover some truly fascinating insects

Granite Falls Forest

Experience the true perfection of nature by exploring the lush and beautiful Granite Falls Forest

Neighborhoods[edit | edit source]

Granite Falls consists of two neighborhoods and one secret lot.[1]

Secret Lot[edit | edit source]

Lots[edit | edit source]

There are a total of five rental lots in Granite Falls and one community lot. The player is also capable of editing these lots how they like without using cheats, such as changing lot assignments or editing the build itself, as long as Sims are not vacationing in them.

Accommodation[edit | edit source]

National Park[edit | edit source]

Climate[edit | edit source]

Granite Falls experiences four distinct seasons if The Sims 4: Seasons is installed. Summer temperatures are generally hot to heat wave with mostly sunny skies. Winters are characterized by snow and blizzards and cold to freezing temperatures. Fall temperatures range from warm to cool with occasional snow and rain. Springs are wet and cool to warm. 

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Granite Falls was originally going to be named Misty Pines.[2]
  • There's three cities in the US named Granite Falls, one in North Carolina, one in Minnesota and one in Washington. However, it bears a closer resemblance to Washington.
  • The name may be a reference to the Gravity Falls TV series.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

fr:Granite Falls nl:Granite Falls ru:Гранит Фоллз pl:Granitowe Kaskady