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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:
    Bainbridge Island Hikes Nov 13, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig share their favorite hikes on Bainbridge Island and why it's such a terrific and underrated hiking destination.


    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

    Craig’s website


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    What do you want from us in 2026 + Best November hikes Nov 06, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig want your ideas for the podcast in 2026+ what to know about November hiking in Washington state and some of Jennie's favorite hikes for November


    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

    Craig’s website


    Follow Jennie on Instagram

    Follow Craig on Instagram

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    Hiking Washington's National Wildlife Refuges Oct 30, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig discuss the many National Wildlife Refuges in Washington and why they are such wonderful and underrated hiking spots.

    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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    Follow Craig on Instagram

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    Learning about Indigenous Culture and History while hiking in Washington Oct 23, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig talk about learning about Native Land while hiking in Washington as well as some of their favorite places to start learning.

    Indigenous Walking Tour of the University of Washington campus


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    Should the Enchantments be closed? Oct 16, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig discuss the hot topic of whether or not the Enchantments should be closed to hikers.

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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    Doing a 100 Mile Trail Run for the First time at Age 64 Oct 09, 2025
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    Jennie interviews Craig about his experience this summer doing a 100 mile ultra trail run for the first time at age 64 - why he did it, how he prepared, and his advice for anyone wanting to take on a new challenge in midlife or later in life.


    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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    Bonus - How did it go at Cutthroat Pass? Oct 04, 2025
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    In this quick bonus episode Jennie shares how things went on the hike to Cutthroat Pass that we talked about in this week's episode.

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    This Weekend's Larch dilemma Oct 02, 2025
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    Jennie shares her last minute dilemma for a planned larch hike on Highway 20 this weekend and Craig joins in with his thoughts.

    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 inspiration


    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide

    Top 12 Larch hikes that are not Maple Pass


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    Uncrowded Golden Larch Hikes Sep 25, 2025
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    Jennie shares four golden larch hikes that aren't crowded for alpine and western larches. Happy Larch March season!

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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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


    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide

    Top 12 Larch hikes that are not Maple Pass

    Grasshopper Pass

    Manastash Lake


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

    Craig’s website


    Follow Jennie on Instagram

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    Hiking and Goats Sep 18, 2025
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    Jennie and Craig discuss places to see goats while hiking in Washington as well as some basics about goats and goat safety.


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    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

    Craig’s website


    Follow Jennie on Instagram

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