Evergreen State Fair announces Mike Ohlsen as new Fair Manager
MONROE, Wash., July 26, 2023 – The Evergreen State Fair is excited to announce Mike Ohlsen as the new Fair Manager. As a lifelong resident of Monroe, Mike has worked in some capacity at the fair park since 1984. The Fair Manager role dates back to 1903 and is an important leadership position that oversees […]
Whitehorse Campground with equestrian campsites now open
DARRINGTON, Wash., July 13, 2023 – The Whitehorse Campground near Darrington is officially open after completing Phases 1 and 2 of construction. This is Snohomish County’s first campground with equestrian campsites. Phase 2 added 12 non-utility campsites, an ADA-shower-equipped restroom building, and native plantings around the campground. Reservations are now open. The campground is located […]
Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project wins awards
EDMONDS, Wash., June 7, 2023 – The Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project was recently awarded both the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)’s “Innovation in Conservation Award” and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)’s “Vision 2050 Award” for the extensive restoration project. This project is regionally significant for its role in salmon recovery and […]
Evergreen State Fair Park says goodbye to Building 400 after nearly 70 years of memories
MONROE, Wash., February 22, 2023—The tan painted wooden clad Commercial Building 400 that attracted millions of visitors over the span of approximately 66 years with activities at the Evergreen State Fair will be replaced with a new plaza. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined Evergreen State Fair Board members and county staff to a Golden […]
New Whitehorse Campground opens Memorial Day Weekend
Darrington, Wash., May 28, 2021 – Snohomish County opens the new Whitehorse Campground near Darrington this weekend. With campgrounds already busy this spring and booked up across the region, the new 18-site campground will increase camping capacity in the county just in time for summer. Reservations are open now. Located just outside the Town of Darrington, […]
