 Gateway to the North Cascades and Glacier Peak Wilderness This website is sponsored by the Darrington Area Business Association, Inc. a non-profit organization Four seasons of fun and the great one tank getaway make Darrington your recreation destination! Hiking near Darrington, WA, photo by Gary Paull Darrington, Washington shaped by it's remote mountainous location and rich heritage.  Hiking the legendary Circle Peak Trail, photo by Nels Rasmussen You may wonder what kind of town is Darrington?  Darrington is a community that has strong ties to it's mountainous surroundings, we mark time by the changing seasons and appreciate the rich heritage that shaped us. It is also well known for its many colorful events and is home to the famous Darrington Bluegrass Festival and Timberbowl Rodeo. The Summer Meltdown and Strutzt Fest are held annually in the summertime at the Darrington Bluegrass Grounds. Our neighbors to the north, the Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, share their rich culture and heritage during their annual Pow Wow . Our archery range is well known around the world and is the only Permanent World Class Archery Range in the U.S. The Darrington Municipal Airport is very unique as it is easy walking right into town. We appreciate the rich heritage that shaped our community.  The first to settle in the area were the people of the Sauk-Suittle Tribe. When gold was discovered in 1889 prospectors flooded into the Cascade mountains and the boom town of Darrington began. Later in 1901 when the first train reached Darrington logging and sawmills began operation. Going Camping in the good ol' days, photo from the Darrington Historical society Learn some fun facts and trivia of the Darrington area see our history pages and learn about Darrington's colorful history and rich heritage. If you love history you may want to be part of the Darrington Historical Society Want to be up to date on what is happening in Darrington? Check out the Darrington Calendar & Recent Announcements. Announcements
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