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The Washington State Hiking Podcast

The Washington State Hiking Podcast

By: Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig Romano
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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.

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Episodes
  • The Best Alpine Wildflower hikes in Washington State
    Jul 24 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite alpine wildflower hikes across Washington for peak alpine wildflower season in Late July and early August.


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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


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    20 mins
  • The Best Peak Summer hikes in Washington
    Jul 17 2025

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    Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes for mid summer across Washington State.


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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

    Follow Craig on Instagram

    Follow Craig’s Facebook page


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    15 mins
  • Best summer hiking vacations near Washington in Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia
    Jul 10 2025

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    Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite summer hiking destinations in our neighbors - Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.


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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

    Follow Craig on Instagram

    Follow Craig’s Facebook page


    Support the show

    Show More Show Less
    24 mins

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