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The Washington State Hiking Podcast

Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig Romano

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New Ways for hikers to experience the San Juans Islands with Emily Herman and Owen Ellis
19/2/2026 | 42 mins.
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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
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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Best hikes on Land Trust Land in Washington
12/2/2026 | 23 mins.
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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.
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
Follow Craig’s Facebook page
Support the show
Reflections on our first 100 Episodes and plans for the next 100!
05/2/2026 | 29 mins.
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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
Craig’s website

Follow Jennie on Instagram
Follow Craig on Instagram
Follow Craig’s Facebook page
Support the show
Preserving of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
29/1/2026 | 55 mins.
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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.
Get involved in the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Sign up to Volunteer with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Donate to the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
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
Follow Craig’s Facebook page
Support the show
Why the Treaty of Point Elliott Matters for Hikers
22/1/2026 | 11 mins.
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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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About 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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