What Impact will Federal Staff and Budget Cuts have on Washington Hiking this year with Jeff Kish (Part 1)
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJeff Kish, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association, joins Jennie to share what hikers can expect on forest service trails this summer during this Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Pacific Northwest Trail AssociationCraig’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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Best Hikes with Young Kids in Washington with Marissa Pedersen
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeMarissa Pedersen joins Jennie to share her top tips for hiking with young children in Washington State as well as some of her favorite hikes with young children in Washington.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Get Marissa’s new book - Moon Guide to WashingtonMarissa’s website - Postcards to SeattleSupport the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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More than Lake 22 - Lake, Forest and River hikes in Snohomish County
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about their favorite lowland hikes to lakes, waterfalls and along rivers and forests in Snohomish County.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcastsFollow Snohomish County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on InstagramCraig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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More than Mt Pilchuck - Alpine Hikes in Snohomish County for Solitude
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss some alternatives to the super popular and busy hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway and along Highway 2, including some that have recently restored road access.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcastsFollow Snohomish County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on InstagramCraig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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Insiders Guide to Hiking in Snohomish County with Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk from Snohomish County Placemakers
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeRichard Porter and Nick Shekeryk, hosts of the Snohomish County Placemakers Podcast, join Jennie and Craig to talk about their favorite urban and backcountry trails in Snohomish County as well as some of their favorite places to eat, drink and stay after a hike.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcastsFollow Snohomish County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on InstagramCraig’s hiking guidebooks - NEW Urban Hiking Vancouver BC!Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’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.