 Darrington's Economy
Darrington's workforce is currently driven primarily by a local wood-products mill, the local public school district, the
US Forest Service and other small businesses. For a complete listing of Darrington businesses, please visit the directory.
Technology
Darrington has several internet providers, including
high-speed wireless internet from Glacierview.net,
DSL (digital subscriber line) from Verizon,
and
2-way high-speed satellite internet service via DirecWay and My Blue Dish.
Our newly renovated public schools have some of the most modern computer labs in the state.
Local Businesses
Darrington offers several small restaurants, a hardware store,
a motel (phone: 360-436-1776), an outdoor supply store,
a grocery store, and a couple of auto-repair shops.
We also have a clinic,
a pharmacy,
several real-estate agents, a wood-products mill,
public library, a fire department,
a wood/truss manufacturer,
a gift shop (with handmade furniture),
an antique store,
a community bank
and a national bank,
fitness center (gym), gas station,
public school district,
a video-rental store,
a chiropractor,
hair-stylist,
several wood-products firms (specialized lumber products)
a dentist's office,
a software company (creator of this website)
and numerous artisans and craftsmen.
In addition, the town sports a
small airport,
a helicopter service,
an archery range
several rafting guides and a whole bunch of really great people. For a more complete list of
the companies located in Darrington, visit the Sauk River Trading Post.
Festivals
Each summer the town hosts the world-renowned
Darrington Bluegrass Festival,
the Classic Rock Festival,
an annual archery competition,
a Wildflower Festival, and many other
family-oriented activities and events.
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