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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
  • Best summer hiking vacations near Washington in Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia

    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


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    24 mins
  • Going Deeper with Nature on the Trail with Matthew Kessi

    Going Deeper with Nature on the Trail with Matthew Kessi
    Jul 3 2025

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    Matthew Kessi joins Jennie to talk about the emotional and physical benefits of connecting with nature while hiking and strategies for doing that, especially during times of personal transition.


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    Kessi World


    Matthew’s Nature Immersion YouTube Channel


    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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    45 mins
  • How to beat the crowds on the trail by finding your own hike

    How to beat the crowds on the trail by finding your own hike
    Jun 26 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss strategies and tools for finding your own hike and getting away from crowds.


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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
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    24 mins
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