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The Washington State Hiking Podcast
by Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig Romano
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| Oct 17 | #179 | #144 |
Latest episodes
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Winter birding for hikers in the San Juan Islands
October 22, 2026 · 40 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Tyler Davis, bird expert from San Juan County, joins Jennie and Craig to share about the joys of winter birding for hikers. Thank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for…
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Old Growth Forest Hikes
October 15, 2026 · 33 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite Old Growth Forest Hikes in Washington. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Craig’s Hike…
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The Most Overrated Hikes in Washington
October 8, 2026 · 41 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the hikes they each think are overrated in Washington and why - with a bit of debate! We can't wait to hear your thoughts. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on…
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Best Larch Hikes for 2026
October 1, 2026 · 16 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her top recommendations for this year's larch march. Come to Alaska with Jennie in June 2027! Craig's *NEW* Day hiking the Olympic Peninsula Guide Craig’s hiking…
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Trees 101 for Hikers
September 24, 2026 · 27 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the primary trees in Washington's forests and how to identify them as well as find a trail with your favorite tree. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s…
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Best Fall Hikes for 2026
September 17, 2026 · 15 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her best fall hiking recommendations for 2026. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Craig’s Hike of the…
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Washington's Best Lighthouse Hikes
September 10, 2026 · 20 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite lighthouse hikes in Washington. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Craig’s Hike of the…
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The Ethics of Bootlegged Trails
September 3, 2026 · 22 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss bootlegged trails - what they are and some of the complex issues around them. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking…
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Navigating River Crossings on Hikes
August 27, 2026 · 21 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about how to evaluate river crossings and how to ford rivers safely in Washington State. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal…
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Mushrooms for Hikers with River Augenstein
August 20, 2026 · 35 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Mushroom expert River Augenstein sits down with Jennie to share about the secret world of Fungi and mushrooms and how hikers can learn to identify and forage for them as well as some of…
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Fires and Smoke across Washington this summer
August 13, 2026 · 17 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares reflections on this year's record fire season and some places that are so far less impacted for hikers. AirNow for Air quality Washington Smoke Blog Craig’s hiking…
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Color. Comfort. Connection. Community. A conversation with Denice Rochelle at the Bronze Chapter
August 6, 2026 · 49 minText us your questions to answer on a future episode Denice from the Bronze Chapter joins Jennie and Craig to share about her work teaching outdoor skills and belonging to People of Color in the North Sound and beyond. The Bronze…
About 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.