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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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    Snow hikes and Snowshoeing in Washington in 2026 Jan 15, 2026
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    Jennie talks about her favorite snow hikes in Washington and some recent changes for parking in some locations.

    How to hike to Franklin Falls in Winter

    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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    Hiking in Washington after December's major flooding Jan 08, 2026
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    Jennie and Craig discuss things to watch for and resources for information about hiking in Washington after December's major floods.

    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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    2026 Hiking Resolutions (and reviewing 2025) Jan 01, 2026
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    Jennie and Craig review their hiking and running resolutions for 2025 and how they turned out and talk about their hiking and running plans for 2026.

    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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    Round up of I90 Sno Parks for 2026 (Bonus episode) Dec 31, 2025
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    Jennie shares a round up of the current status of I90 Sno Parks based on her scouting mission on Monday!

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    Hope and Gratitude for our Public Lands Dec 25, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig discuss organizations and places providing hope for public lands in 2026.

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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    Best snow free hikes for Winter 2025-2026 Dec 18, 2025
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    Jennie shares tips and favorite spots for snow free winter hiking in Washington (snow options coming in January!).

    Jennie's favorite hikes without snow

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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


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    Best Vashon Island Hikes Dec 11, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite Vashon Island hikes and places to stop and eat after.

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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


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    Lessoned learned from three days lost in Olympic National Forest with Stephanie Lincoln Dec 04, 2025
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    Stephanie Lincoln, former US Army Veteran and all around bad ass (and Washington State Hiking Podcast listener!) sits down with Jennie to share about what she learned and how's she's changed as a hiker since being a missing person for three days in Olympic National Forest in August 2020.

    Stephanie shares about how she survived, how she was rescued (spoiler alert - she was rescued!), how she returned to solo hiking as a woman after this ordeal, moving to Washington State two years ago and more.

    Stephanie's Book - Born to Be Brave

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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


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    Best Holiday Hikes for 2025 Nov 27, 2025
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    Jennie shares some favorite hikes for holiday time - either to find great options for short, dark wet days or sharing the best of Washington with visitors as well as why it's worth it to get out and hike during the busy holiday season.

    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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    Should hikers be charged for Search and Rescue? Nov 20, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig discuss the idea of charging hikers for Search and Rescue and whether or not it's a good idea and things to consider along the way.


    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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