The Washington State Hiking Podcast

139 episodes

Best Larch Hikes for 2026
01/10/2026 | 15 mins.
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Jennie shares her top recommendations for this year's larch march.
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Craig's *NEW* Day hiking the Olympic Peninsula Guide
Craig’s hiking guidebooks
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Craig’s Hike of the Week
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Trees 101 for Hikers
24/09/2026 | 26 mins.
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Jennie and Craig discuss the primary trees in Washington's forests and how to identify them as well as find a trail with your favorite tree.
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Best Fall Hikes for 2026
17/09/2026 | 14 mins.
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Jennie shares her best fall hiking recommendations for 2026.
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Washington's Best Lighthouse Hikes
10/09/2026 | 20 mins.
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Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite lighthouse hikes in Washington.
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The Ethics of Bootlegged Trails
03/09/2026 | 21 mins.
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Jennie and Craig discuss bootlegged trails - what they are and some of the complex issues around them.
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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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