Episodes

  • 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


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    24 mins
  • 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


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    45 mins
  • 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


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    24 mins
  • The Best Hiking Summer Vacations in Washington State
    Jun 19 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite places for vacations focused on hiking in Washington State - including places that are off the beaten track.


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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    22 mins
  • A Tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park
    Jun 12 2025

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    Jennie and Craig pay tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park, which is currently closed because the Fairfax Bridge to access it has been permanently closed.



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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    23 mins
  • Best Spokane area hikes with Emily Mandagie
    Jun 5 2025

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    The Mandagies - Emily and Bertie’s Pacific Northwest Travel and Photography website


    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    29 mins
  • Best hikes for Early Summer in Washington State
    May 29 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for early summer that are snow free early and feel like summer.



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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    15 mins
  • Hiking in Southwestern British Columbia with Taryn Eyton
    May 22 2025

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    Taryn Eyton joins Jennie and Craig to talk about her favorite trails on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia as well as trail challenges to navigate on both sides of the border.


    Happiest Outdoors - Taryn’s website and books


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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


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    Craig’s Hike of the Week

    Craig’s website


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    57 mins