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The Washington State Hiking PodcastBest summer hiking vacations near Washington in Oregon, Idaho and British ColumbiaText 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 seasona...2025-07-1024 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastGoing Deeper with Nature on the Trail with Matthew KessiText 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 2025-07-0345 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastHow to beat the crowds on the trail by finding your own hikeText 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 guide2025-06-2623 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastThe Best Hiking Summer Vacations in Washington StateText 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...2025-06-1921 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastA Tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National ParkText 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 inspir...2025-06-1223 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest Spokane area hikes with Emily MandagieText us your questions to answer on a future episodeSupport the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)The Mandagies - Emily and Bertie’s Pacific Northwest Travel and Photography websiteCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide2025-06-0528 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest hikes for Early Summer in Washington StateText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for early summer that are snow free early and feel like summer.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...2025-05-2915 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastHiking in Southwestern British Columbia with Taryn EytonText us your questions to answer on a future episodeTaryn Eyton joins Jennie and Craig to talk about her favorite trails on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia as well as trail challenges to navigate on both sides of the border. Happiest Outdoors - Taryn’s website and booksSupport the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guide...2025-05-2256 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWhat Impact will Federal Staff and Budget Cuts have on Washington Hiking this year with Anna Roth (Part 2)Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeWashington Trails Association Digital Content Manager Anna Roth joins Jennie to talk about what to expect this summer on Washington Trails and how hikers can help in part 2 of this mini series.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Washington Trails AssociationCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on...2025-05-1525 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWhat Impact will Federal Staff and Budget Cuts have on Washington Hiking this year with Jeff Kish (Part 1)Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJeff Kish, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association, joins Jennie to share what hikers can expect on forest service trails this summer during this Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Pacific Northwest Trail AssociationCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for we...2025-05-0829 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest Hikes with Young Kids in Washington with Marissa PedersenText us your questions to answer on a future episodeMarissa Pedersen joins Jennie to share her top tips for hiking with young children in Washington State as well as some of her favorite hikes with young children in Washington.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Get Marissa’s new book - Moon Guide to WashingtonMarissa’s website - Postcards to Seat...2025-04-3018 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastMore than Lake 22 - Lake, Forest and River hikes in Snohomish CountyText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about their favorite lowland hikes to lakes, waterfalls and along rivers and forests in Snohomish County.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcastsFollow Snohomish County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on InstagramCraig’s hiking gu...2025-04-2322 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastMore than Mt Pilchuck - Alpine Hikes in Snohomish County for SolitudeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss some alternatives to the super popular and busy hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway and along Highway 2, including some that have recently restored road access.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcastsFollow Snohomish County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on Instagram2025-04-1622 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastInsiders Guide to Hiking in Snohomish County with Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk from Snohomish County PlacemakersText us your questions to answer on a future episodeRichard Porter and Nick Shekeryk, hosts of the Snohomish County Placemakers Podcast, join Jennie and Craig to talk about their favorite urban and backcountry trails in Snohomish County as well as some of their favorite places to eat, drink and stay after a hike.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts2025-04-0939 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest Hikes in Vancouver, British ColumbiaText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie interviews Craig about his brand new book - Urban Hiking Vancouver BC! We talk about the many wonderful hikes that are transit accessible and provide a beautiful oasis in nature within and around the city.Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism. Thank you!Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooks...2025-04-0227 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest hikes for Whale Watching in Western WashingtonText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about some of their favorite hikes around the Salish Sea in Western Washington for seeing whales - resident and transient orcas as well as migrating grey and humpback whalesSupport the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide - get 30% off t...2025-03-2618 min
Snohomish County PlacemakersHiking 101 w/ The Washington State Hiking PodcastHave you ever loved something a little too much? Maybe a pair of jeans that was worn threadbare and beyond repair. Or a pair of sneakers that finally fell apart from too many miles. Nature can be kind of like that. Too much love and human visitation can wear down that which centuries of natural processes have worked to build. Today we're talking to Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig Romano from The Washington State Hiking Podcast. Their podcast name says it all – these are the experts on local trails. Craig is an award-winning author who ha...2025-03-261h 27The Washington State Hiking PodcastBest spring hikes in Washington for 2025Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share their favorite hikes across Washington State in spring, updated for 2025Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooks (Check out Eastern Washington and Olympic National Park especially for this episode)Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide - get 30% off through March 29th with code: SPRING302025-03-1918 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastSpring (and winter) Avalanche Safety with the Northwest Avalanche CenterText us your questions to answer on a future episodeDevon Schoos of the Northwest Avalanche Center joins Jennie to share the resources that NWAC provides to hikers for avalanche and snow safety as well as some specific considerations for avalanches in spring.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Northwest Avalanche CenterBooking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time2025-03-1229 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastThe Best Hikes in Oregon with Matt Wastradowski and Adam SawyerText us your questions to answer on a future episodeHello neighbors! Jennie and Craig’s friends Matt Wastrodowski and Adam Sawyer, both Oregon hiking guide book authors, join Jennie to share their Top 5 hikes in Oregon. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Adam’s Substack - Collecting SunsetsMatt’s newsletter - 1,859 Love Letters to OregonAdam’s Books - Hiki...2025-03-0554 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWildlife encounters while hikingText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share some of their favorite wildlife encounters and favorite places to see wildlife on Washington’s trailsSupport the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeBuying something at REI? Use our link and support the podcast 2025-02-2638 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWhidbey Island HikesText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares some of her favorite hikes on Whidbey and why it’s such an ideal late winter and spring hiking destination.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeBuying something at REI? Use our link and support the podcast 2025-02-1910 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastIs Valentine's Day hiking a good idea?Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss Valentine's Day and whether or not hiking makes a good date. They also share some favorite date hike ideas if you want to chance it.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeCraig’s hi...2025-02-1241 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastGroundhog Day hikesText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about the beloved marmot and some of the best hikes in Washington to see them, almost in time for Ground Hog Day.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeCraig’s hiking gu...2025-02-0520 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWinter hikes for Washingtonians in Southern CaliforniaText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about one of Craig’s favorite places to hike in Southern California during the winter.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeCraig’s hiking guidebooksJe...2025-01-2926 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWashington’s Best Winter WaterfallsText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite winter waterfall hikes around Washington State.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration2025-01-2216 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest places to Snowshoe in Mt Rainier National ParkText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her favorite places to snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park and important things to know before heading to the park in winter.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Support the podcast when booking travel on ExpediaGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s free...2025-01-1510 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastLightening your load on the trail and in life with Glen Van PeskiText us your questions to answer on a future episodeAuthor, lightweight backpacker and author Glen Van Peski joins Craig and Jennie to share about lessons learned from traveling lighter in the backcountry for more adventures on the trail and in life beyond the trail.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Register for Glen’s book talk at Village Books in Bellingham on January 11th2025-01-0854 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastHiking resolutions for 2025Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their goals and hiking resolutions for 2025 and share some ideas for setting your own hiking resolutions for the coming year.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on J...2025-01-0134 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastThe Best Snow Free Winter Hikes in Washington StateText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes in Washington State for snow free winter hiking, from lower altitude big views for those rare sunny days, to islands, forests, valley hikes and waterfalls.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration!Jennie’s fa...2024-12-2627 min