Secret Trails of the Olympic Peninsula with Tom Sanford
30/04/2026 | 24 min
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Tom Sanford from the North Olympic Land Trust sits down with Jennie to share his favorite secret trails around the Olympic Peninsula that are never crowded and hold the same treasures as other more famous trails. North Olympic Land Trust Trail Guide Our sponsor for the month of April is the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
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Less Crowded Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
23/04/2026 | 18 min
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes on the Olympic Peninsula with way fewer people than the most famous ones. Our sponsor for the month of April is the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
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Dog Friendly Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
16/04/2026 | 30 min
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about what makes a hike dog friendly and some dog friendly trails on the Olympic Peninsula - which has more dog friendly options than many hikers are aware of. Our sponsor for the month of April is the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you! Olympic Peninsula dog travel info Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
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Hiking the Olympic Wilderness Coast with Tommy Farris
09/04/2026 | 43 min
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Tommy Farris from Olympic Hiking Company and life long Port Angeles resident returns to the pod to talk with Craig and Jennie about the Olympic Wilderness Coast, his best advice for hiking it and his favorite places to hike. Our sponsor for the month of April is the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you! Olympic Hiking Company's Olympic Coast Shuttles Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
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Family Friendly Hikes in the Olympic Peninsula Rainforest with Matt Houghton
02/04/2026 | 43 min
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Matt Houghton of Valley of Giants Nature Tours joins Jennie and Craig to talk about the low elevation year round hikes of the Olympic Peninsula that are perfect for all ages and abilities and ideal for families of all ages and types to explore together. Our sponsor for the month of April is the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you! Valley of Giants Nature Tours Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
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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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