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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 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
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig want your ideas for the podcast in 2026+ what to know about November hiking in Washington state and some of Jennie's favorite hikes for November 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 ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the many National Wildlife Refuges in Washington and why they are such wonderful and underrated hiking spots. 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 talk about learning about Native Land while hiking in Washington as well as some of their favorite places to start learning. Indigenous Walking Tour of the University of Washington campus 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 ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the hot topic of whether or not the Enchantments should be closed to hikers. 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 interviews Craig about his experience this summer doing a 100 mile ultra trail run for the first time at age 64 - why he did it, how he prepared, and his advice for anyone wanting to take on a new challenge in midlife or later in life. 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 ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode In this quick bonus episode Jennie shares how things went on the hike to Cutthroat Pass that we talked about in this week's episode. Support the show
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her last minute dilemma for a planned larch hike on Highway 20 this weekend and Craig joins in with his thoughts. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Top 12 Larch hikes that are not Maple Pass Craig’s Hike of ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares four golden larch hikes that aren't crowded for alpine and western larches. Happy Larch March season! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Top 12 Larch hikes that are not Maple Pass Grasshopper Pass Manastash Lake Cr...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss places to see goats while hiking in Washington as well as some basics about goats and goat safety. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 Instagr...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite fall hikes for this year and this season all around Washington. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 I...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss how to prepare for varied weather, where to find good information including without cell service and how to stay safe all year on the trail. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 ...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her top three September hikes in Washington's Cascade Mountains. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 F...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss what they eat on hikes (spoiler alert - they eat different things!) and what to think about when deciding what food and how much to bring with you on your hike. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares his favorite hikes in Northeast Washington’s solitude filled Selkirk Mountains Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 Fol...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes to swimming lakes in Washington Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 Fa...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about the sometimes confusing system of parking passes across Washington State and how to figure out which pass you need for what hike. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Discover Pass Sno Park Pass Northwest Forest Pass America the Beautiful Pass (all Federal lands) Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspir...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite alpine wildflower hikes across Washington for peak alpine wildflower season in Late July and early August. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) 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 F...
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