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Welcome to the The Washington State Hiking Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Along with part time co-host and guidebook author Craig Romano, she provides practical and timely seasonal hiking advice for hikers, trail runners and potential hikers of all skill and ability levels that is practical, accurate, fun and inclusive. We cover hikes near Seattle and Tacoma as well as hikes all across Washington from the rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula to the Shrub Steppe of Eastern Washington.
Jennie is a middle aged, plus sized, frequently solo slow hiker and a born and raised Washingtonian and has enjoyed Washington's trails her entire life. Craig is a trail runner and ultra marathoner who also loves the mellow walk close to home. Originally from New Hampshire, he has made his home in Washington for more than 30 years. He the author of more than 20 guidebooks covering trails across Washington State and beyond.
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Cameron Perry, Director of Winemaking at J Bookwalter Winery in Richland and hiking enthusiast, joins Jennie and Craig to share about the geologic forces that shaped the landscape of Washington's wine country - and hiking wine pairings! Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you! J Bookwalter Winery Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow J...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Thanks to a listener for submitting this question! Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you! Tri-Cities Tap Trail Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Thank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode! Kathleen Lewis and Jess Newley sit down with Jennie and Craig to share the work of the San Juan Preservation Trust and the Friends of the San Juans and some of their favorite hiking trails on the islands as well as ways to protect the islands while visiting. Plan your trip to the San Juans here Plastic Free Salish Sea Friends of the San Juans San Juan Pres...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode hank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode! Emily Herman of Washington State Parks and Owen Ellis of the Bureau of Land Management sit down with Jennie and Craig to talk about different and new ways to experience the San Juan Islands for hikers as well as anyone visiting the islands. Plan your trip to the San Juans here San Juan Islands National Monument Email Owen BLM_OR_SanJuanIslandsNM@blm.gov C...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite land trust hikes in Washington and Craig shares about how land trusts work and why they're so great for hiking. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig sit down for their 100th episode to talk about their favorite moments, favorite hikes discovered in the last two years and what they are excited about for the next 100 episodes of the Washington State Hiking Podcast. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follo...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Mike Woodsum from the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust sits down with Jennie and Craig to share the story of the restoration of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley and challenges and opportunities ahead for conservation and preservation of public lands and public private partnerships. Get involved in the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Sign up to Volunteer with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Donate to the Mountains to Sound Greenway...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Today is the 171st Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott which determined much of the land ownership in what is now Washington State. Jennie discusses how hikers can learn more about treaty rights and Indigenous history and culture. Read the treaty here Learn about the Duwamish fight for federal recognition Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie talks about her favorite snow hikes in Washington and some recent changes for parking in some locations. How to hike to Franklin Falls in Winter Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss things to watch for and resources for information about hiking in Washington after December's major floods. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig review their hiking and running resolutions for 2025 and how they turned out and talk about their hiking and running plans for 2026. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support t...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares a round up of the current status of I90 Sno Parks based on her scouting mission on Monday! Get on Jennie’s email list Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss organizations and places providing hope for public lands in 2026. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares tips and favorite spots for snow free winter hiking in Washington (snow options coming in January!). Jennie's favorite hikes without snow Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page S...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite Vashon Island hikes and places to stop and eat after. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Stephanie Lincoln, former US Army Veteran and all around bad ass (and Washington State Hiking Podcast listener!) sits down with Jennie to share about what she learned and how's she's changed as a hiker since being a missing person for three days in Olympic National Forest in August 2020. Stephanie shares about how she survived, how she was rescued (spoiler alert - she was rescued!), how she returned to solo hiking as a woman after thi...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares some favorite hikes for holiday time - either to find great options for short, dark wet days or sharing the best of Washington with visitors as well as why it's worth it to get out and hike during the busy holiday season. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follo...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the idea of charging hikers for Search and Rescue and whether or not it's a good idea and things to consider along the way. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig share their favorite hikes on Bainbridge Island and why it's such a terrific and underrated hiking destination. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Support the show
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I've been enjoying your podcast. I think it would be great if you did an episode on the trail crews who keep our trails open, including WTA, Washington Conservation Corps, Pacific Northwest Trail Association, Gray Wolf Trail Crew (which I volunteer with), and many more. Some are paid, but most volunteer.