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    The Washington State Hiking Podcast

    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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    Latest Episodes:
    Surprising and Unique Hiking at Hanford Reach National Monument Mar 26, 2026
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    Becky Burghart from the National Park Service and Dan Hass from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, join Jennie to share about the unique history, landscapes, plants and animals of Hanford Reach National Monument and why it's such a wonderful place to hike and explore in solitude.

    Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!

    Hanford Reach National Monument

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    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    How Ice Age Floods created the Hiking Landscapes of Washington Wine Country with Cameron Parry Mar 19, 2026
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    Cameron Perry, Director of Winemaking at J Bookwalter Winery in Richland and hiking enthusiast, joins Jennie and Craig to share about the geologic forces that shaped the landscape of Washington's wine country - and hiking wine pairings!

    Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!

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    Eastern Washington Wildflower hikes for Spring Mar 12, 2026
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    Thanks to a listener for submitting this question!

    Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!

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    Why the Tri-Cities is a great hiking destination Mar 05, 2026
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    Tri-Cities Tap Trail

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    Hiking and on San Juan Islands Trust Lands Feb 26, 2026
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    Thank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode!

    Kathleen Lewis and Jess Newley sit down with Jennie and Craig to share the work of the San Juan Preservation Trust and the Friends of the San Juans and some of their favorite hiking trails on the islands as well as ways to protect the islands while visiting.

    Plan your trip to the San Juans here

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    New Ways for hikers to experience the San Juans Islands with Emily Herman and Owen Ellis Feb 19, 2026
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    hank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode!

    Emily Herman of Washington State Parks and Owen Ellis of the Bureau of Land Management sit down with Jennie and Craig to talk about different and new ways to experience the San Juan Islands for hikers as well as anyone visiting the islands.

    Plan your trip to the San Juans here

    San Juan Islands National Monument

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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks

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    Best hikes on Land Trust Land in Washington Feb 12, 2026
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    Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite land trust hikes in Washington and Craig shares about how land trusts work and why they're so great for hiking.

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    Reflections on our first 100 Episodes and plans for the next 100! Feb 05, 2026
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    Jennie and Craig sit down for their 100th episode to talk about their favorite moments, favorite hikes discovered in the last two years and what they are excited about for the next 100 episodes of the Washington State Hiking Podcast.

    Craig’s hiking guidebooks

    Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration

    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    Preserving of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Jan 29, 2026
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    Mike Woodsum from the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust sits down with Jennie and Craig to share the story of the restoration of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley and challenges and opportunities ahead for conservation and preservation of public lands and public private partnerships.

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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    Why the Treaty of Point Elliott Matters for Hikers Jan 22, 2026
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    Today is the 171st Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott which determined much of the land ownership in what is now Washington State. Jennie discusses how hikers can learn more about treaty rights and Indigenous history and culture.

    Read the treaty here

    Learn about the Duwamish fight for federal recognition

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