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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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Best Larch Hikes for 2026

2026/10/01

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her top recommendations for this year's larch march. Come to Alaska with Jennie in June 2027! Craig's *NEW* Day hiking the Olympic Peninsula Guide Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Trees 101 for Hikers

2026/09/24

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the primary trees in Washington's forests and how to identify them as well as find a trail with your favorite tree. Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Best Fall Hikes for 2026

2026/09/17

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her best fall hiking recommendations for 2026. Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Washington's Best Lighthouse Hikes

2026/09/10

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite lighthouse hikes in Washington. Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

The Ethics of Bootlegged Trails

2026/09/03

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss bootlegged trails - what they are and some of the complex issues around them. Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Navigating River Crossings on Hikes

2026/08/27

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about how to evaluate river crossings and how to ford rivers safely in Washington State. Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Mushrooms for Hikers with River Augenstein

2026/08/20

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Mushroom expert River Augenstein sits down with Jennie to share about the secret world of Fungi and mushrooms and how hikers can learn to identify and forage for them as well as some of his favorite mushrooms and where to find them. Thank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode! Doe Bay Resort 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

Fires and Smoke across Washington this summer

2026/08/13

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares reflections on this year's record fire season and some places that are so far less impacted for hikers. AirNow for Air quality Washington Smoke Blog Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Color. Comfort. Connection. Community. A conversation with Denice Rochelle at the Bronze Chapter

2026/08/06

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Denice from the Bronze Chapter joins Jennie and Craig to share about her work teaching outdoor skills and belonging to People of Color in the North Sound and beyond. The Bronze Chapter Craig’s hiking guidebooks 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

Unurban Urban Hikes in Bellingham

2026/07/30

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares his favorite urban hikes in Bellingham with Jennie. Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- 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

Craig finally hiked Mailbox Peak + send us a voicemail!

2026/07/23

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig share their favorite hikes of the summer so far and Craig shares his first time hiking Mailbox Peak! Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- 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

Hiking and Exploring the North Cascades with Christian Martin

2026/07/16

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Christian Martin from the North Cascades Institute sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades and he and Craig share their favorite North Cascades hikes. Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you! North Cascades Institute 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

Secret Coastal Hikes in Whatcom County

2026/07/09

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares dreamy coastal hikes in Whatcom County that Jennie has mostly never heard of! Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- 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

Hiking with Disabilities with Coach April Katz

2026/07/02

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Coach April Katz joins Jennie and Craig to share resources for hikers with disabilities and how hikers without disabilities can support hikers with disabilities on the trail. Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you! Follow Coach April on Instagram 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

The Best Loop Hikes in Washington

2026/06/25

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite loop hikes for day hikes and backpacking across Washington State. Our sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. 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

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4.7 out of 5

29 reviews

★★★★☆

Schubinski 2026/08/20

Not mixed well

I like listening to the show but Jennie’s volume is much higher than Craig and guests which is annoying.

★★★★★

DShaull315 2026/08/18

A great small batch podcast.

Jennie and Craig are great. This podcast is a balanced blend of outdoors enthusiasm, responsible awareness, Washington State history, and practical hi...

★★☆☆☆

Theshoes54 2026/06/25

Great info

Always enjoy listening to Jennie and Craig. I frequently wind up with awesome pictures in my head of places to see.

★★★★★

Sarita7981 2025/12/04

Great

Helpful info

★★★★★

Margaret PNW 2025/11/28

Great show and information!

I listen every week- along with great hiking information and local spots I might not know about, it’s also just a fun way to escape the news of the da...

★★★★★

Liturgigirl 2025/10/10

Fabulous Podcast!

I’m a lifelong Northwesterner and have recently been getting back into hiking the great trails in our PNW. This podcast has been fantastic with timely...

★★★★★

JazzyJesse24 2024/08/17

Moving back to the Evergreen State

Love to listen to this podcast as I get ready to move back to Washington! You are both wonderful and so insightful. Keep it up! Would love a full epis...

★★★★★

West69001 2024/07/10

Love the show

Great show a lot of good info…. From Cheney WASHINGTON

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