Lessoned learned from three days lost in Olympic National Forest with Stephanie Lincoln
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeStephanie Lincoln, former US Army Veteran and all around bad ass (and Washington State Hiking Podcast listener!) sits down with Jennie to share about what she learned and how's she's changed as a hiker since being a missing person for three days in Olympic National Forest in August 2020. Stephanie shares about how she survived, how she was rescued (spoiler alert - she was rescued!), how she returned to solo hiking as a woman after this ordeal, moving to Washington State two years ago and more. Stephanie's Book - Born to Be BraveCraig’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 Holiday Hikes for 2025
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 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 hikers be charged for Search and Rescue?
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 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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Bainbridge Island Hikes
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
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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