Preserving of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
29/1/2026 | 55 mins.
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode 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
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Why the Treaty of Point Elliott Matters for Hikers
22/1/2026 | 11 mins.
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode 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 Support the show
Snow hikes and Snowshoeing in Washington in 2026
15/1/2026 | 16 mins.
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode 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
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Hiking in Washington after December's major flooding
08/1/2026 | 20 mins.
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode 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
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2026 Hiking Resolutions (and reviewing 2025)
01/1/2026 | 33 mins.
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode 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
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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.