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.
    © 2025 The Washington State Hiking Podcast
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Episodes
  • Wildlife encounters while hiking

    Wildlife encounters while hiking
    Feb 26 2025

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    Jennie and Craig share some of their favorite wildlife encounters and favorite places to see wildlife on Washington’s trails

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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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    38 mins
  • Whidbey Island Hikes

    Whidbey Island Hikes
    Feb 19 2025

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    Jennie shares some of her favorite hikes on Whidbey and why it’s such an ideal late winter and spring hiking destination.

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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration


    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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    11 mins
  • Is Valentine's Day hiking a good idea?

    Is Valentine's Day hiking a good idea?
    Feb 12 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss Valentine's Day and whether or not hiking makes a good date. They also share some favorite date hike ideas if you want to chance it.

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    Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time


    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


    Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide


    Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration


    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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    42 mins

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