Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss places to see goats while hiking in Washington as well as some basics about goats and goat safety.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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Best hikes for Fall 2025 around Washington State
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite fall hikes for this year and this season all around Washington.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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Preparing for and getting weather information for Washington hikes
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss how to prepare for varied weather, where to find good information including without cell service and how to stay safe all year on the trail.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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3 Amazing September Hikes in the Cascade Mountains
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her top three September hikes in Washington's Cascade Mountains.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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Fueling your hike - What to eat while hiking
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss what they eat on hikes (spoiler alert - they eat different things!) and what to think about when deciding what food and how much to bring with you on your hike.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.
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