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The Washington State Hiking Podcast
Hosted by Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig Romano · EN
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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Unurban Urban Hikes in Bellingham
6d ago00:15:35Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeCraig shares his favorite urban hikes in Bellingham with Jennie.Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Craig finally hiked Mailbox Peak + send us a voicemail!
2w ago00:40:23Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share their favorite hikes of the summer so far and Craig shares his first time hiking Mailbox Peak!Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Hiking and Exploring the North Cascades with Christian Martin
3w ago00:41:24Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeChristian Martin from the North Cascades Institute sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades and he and Craig share their favorite North Cascades hikes.Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!North Cascades InstituteGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Secret Coastal Hikes in Whatcom County
4w ago00:13:29Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeCraig shares dreamy coastal hikes in Whatcom County that Jennie has mostly never heard of!Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Hiking with Disabilities with Coach April Katz
Jul 200:40:53Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeCoach April Katz joins Jennie and Craig to share resources for hikers with disabilities and how hikers without disabilities can support hikers with disabilities on the trail.Our sponsor for the month of July is Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Follow Coach April on InstagramGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →The Best Loop Hikes in Washington
Jun 2500:38:17Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite loop hikes for day hikes and backpacking across Washington State.Our sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Magical hikes for solitude in Northeast Washington with Holly Weiler
Jun 1800:38:39Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeLong time WTA Trail crew leader Holly Weiler sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about the diversity and solitude and epic hikes to do in Northeast Washington.Our sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Discovering Indigenous Connections to the Land with Tobi Iverson
Jun 1100:35:49Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeTobi Iverson, writer of the screenplay, Wild Woman of the Woods, sits down Jennie and Craig to share her journey of discovering her Indigenous history and creating a Screenplay based on what she learned from an ancestor's journals and how can we connect more deeply to the land as hikers.Tobi's website - reach out and make this film!Tobi's InstagramOur sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →Hikers! Don't Miss Out on Northeast Washington
Jun 400:32:41Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeShelly Steves from the Tri County Economic Development District joins Jennie and Craig to talk about remote Northeastern Washington and she and Craig discuss their favorite places to stay, campgrounds, hiking trails and places to eat after a hike.Plan your trip to Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington hereOur sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
Transcribe →30 Years of Adventures in Wenatchee with Andy Dappen
May 2800:37:19Tap to summarizeText us your questions to answer on a future episodeAndy Dappen, founder of Wenatchee Outdoors, sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about his life adventuring in the Wenatchee area, his 70 for 70 challenge for his 70th birthday, advocating for public lands and his favorite trails for hikers in Wenatchee.Our sponsor for the month of May is the Oregon Coast Visitor's Association- thank you!Wenatchee OutdoorsGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show
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