Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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What do you want from us in 2026 + Best November hikes
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 NovemberCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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Hiking Washington's National Wildlife Refuges
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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Learning about Indigenous Culture and History while hiking in Washington
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 campusCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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Should the Enchantments be closed?
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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.