Best summer hiking vacations near Washington in Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about their favorite summer hiking destinations in our neighbors - Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.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 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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Going Deeper with Nature on the Trail with Matthew Kessi
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeMatthew Kessi joins Jennie to talk about the emotional and physical benefits of connecting with nature while hiking and strategies for doing that, especially during times of personal transition.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Kessi WorldMatthew’s Nature Immersion YouTube ChannelCraig’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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How to beat the crowds on the trail by finding your own hike
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss strategies and tools for finding your own hike and getting away from crowds.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 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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The Best Hiking Summer Vacations in Washington State
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite places for vacations focused on hiking in Washington State - including places that are off the beaten track.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 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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A Tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig pay tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park, which is currently closed because the Fairfax Bridge to access it has been permanently closed. 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 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.