Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced tour guide, a field editor for the Milepost and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington t ...
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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 Wa ...
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Hikes that are not the Enchantments, but just as awesome
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode No Enchantments permit? No problem! Jennie and Craig discuss the many wonderful hikes with similar stunning scenery but without the crowds and red tape. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Cr…
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What’s a Three Generation Family Alaska Cruise like in 2024?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay answer a question from the mailbag and discuss their recent family Alaska cruise with other family members as well as discussion of the recent Arctic heat wave. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domen…
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Visiting Hurricane Ridge on Transit after the lodge fire
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares about her recent experience taking the Clallam Transit shuttle from downtown Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge, as well as what to expect at Hurricane Ridge after the fire and without the day lodge. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content com…
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Cruising with Kids from Babies to Teens to Young Adults with Janelle Martin
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie’s long time friend Janelle joins the podcast to share about her experiences cruising in Alaska (and elsewhere) with her three kids from babies to young adults. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip plannin…
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The Best Summer View Hikes in Olympic National Park
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite big view hikes for summer in Olympic National Park. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie…
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Exploring the road less traveled in Homer with Mina Gherman and Silas Firth
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Mina and Silas, who were both raised in Homer and wrote Homer’s visitor guide, join Jennie to share their favorite things to do in and around Homer Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Homer visitors guide made by Mina and …
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The Best Super Hard Core Hikes in Washington
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Looking for a challenge? Craig and Jennie talk about the best super hard hikes in Washington that are worth the effort. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a f…
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Rental Cars in Alaska - How to choose the best option for you
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares your rental car options in Alaska - national chain rental cars, Turo and Alaska car rental companies, the pros and cons of each and how to decide which type of rental car is right for your visit. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners …
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Mellow Big Payoff Summer Hikes in Washington State
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite hikes with big payoffs (views, wildflowers, cold water) without too much sweating and climbing, perfect for a mellow day in midsummer. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jenn…
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Are the bugs in Alaska really that bad? (Teaser for subscriber episode)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay answer a question and then discuss mosquitos in Alaska - how bad are they and what can you really do to avoid them that actually works? We also discuss the recent Riley Fire in Denali and how to deal with potential wildfire interruptions on your trip. Support us on Patreon for acce…
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Exploring Seward with Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith from the Last Frontier Podcast
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Kayak guides and hosts of the Last Frontier Podcast, Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith, join Jennie and Jay to share all about Seward and the many adventures for visitors there. Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out the best Alaska I…
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The Best Mt Rainier Hikes to do WITHOUT a timed entry permit
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode No timed entry permit? No problem! Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes in Mt Rainier National Park that do not require a timed entry permit in 2024. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie …
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The Best Mt Rainier Hikes to do with your Timed Entry Permit
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes in Mt Rainier National Park that require a timed entry permit this summer that are worth the effort of getting one. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jenn…
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Alaska Cruise Ports on your own with Jennifer Black
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennifer, a veteran of the Alaska cruise industry and Jennie talk about their favorite things to do on your own in each Alaska cruise port. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out the best Alaska Itinerary for your tra…
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Uncrowded Alternatives to Busy Hikes near Seattle
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss alternatives to the most crowded hikes in the Greater Seattle Area - thanks to listener Laura for the inspiration for this episode! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie an…
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Exploring Ketchikan through photography from a local’s perspective with Adam Minshall
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Lifelong Ketchikanite and photographer Adam Minshall joins Jennie to share his favorite things to do and places to go in Ketchikan along with photography tips for Alaska travelers. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find o…
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Exploring Eklutna near Anchorage with Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp join Jennie to share about bringing their dream of building an independent, luxurious adventure base to life near Eklutna Lake and how they built it from the ground up. Support us on Patreon Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my free quiz to find out …
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for the peak of summer in Washington - beyond the ones you’ve heard a million times before with wildflowers and views Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Je…
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How to Avoid Crowds on your trip to Alaska (Teaser for Subscriber Episode)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions and discuss how to avoid crowds on your trip to Alaska - including places to add to your itinerary that aren’t crowded as well as how to avoid crowds in places that are crowded such as Denali National Park and Alaska’s cruise port towns. Support us on P…
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What we have in our Packs for Summer Hikes
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the 10 essentials and the things they each carry in their packs for day hikes in summer, along with some extras they consider essential. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jenn…
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Behind the Scenes at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Ruth Rosewarne Kimerer from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport joins Jennie to talk about aviation in Alaska as well as navigating arriving and departing in Anchorage. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a tr…
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Hiking in Eastern Washington’s Kettle Range
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss hikes in the remote Kettle Range of Northeastern Washington and Craig shares some of his favorite hikes for views and solitude in the Kettles. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leav…
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The best restaurants and food in Anchorage with Sourdough Dan Morris
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Sourdough Dan Morris of Alaskan Sites and Bites joins Jennie to talk about his favorite food and restaurants in the Anchorage area. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a tour with Alaskan Sites and Bites Jennie’s…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares why she frequently hikes solo and her tips for other hikers (especially women) interested in getting started with hiking alone. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Garmin inReach mini 2 (this is…
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The best things to do in Fairbanks in Summer with Kasey Gillam
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Born and raised Fairbanksan Kasey Gillam joins Jennie to share all about her favorite things to do in Fairbanks in summer. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Jennie’s article about…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes during the month of June, that tricky month that is mostly summer but not quite summer yet - especially in the high alpine with surprise summer snow. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no accoun…
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AI Hallucinations and Forum Fiction in Alaska Travel (Teaser for Subscriber episode)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions, talk about two Alaska news topics and dissect AI Alaska Travel advice along with advice from internet forums. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode What to pack for Alaska Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Do…
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What to say (and not) to other hikers on the trail
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss interacting with other hikers on the trail - what to say, what not to say with help and suggestions from other hikers (thank you!). Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie an…
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Taking Trailhead Direct to Popular Trailheads with Ryan Miller from King County Metro
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Ryan Miller from King County Metro joins Jennie to talk about the Trailhead Direct bus service to popular trailheads in King County as well as other metro routes to trails year round - skipping driving, parking hassles and parking passes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to …
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie is joined by Dallas Voss, a fishing guide on the Kenai River where she grew up. We talk about fishing the river, how to make sure you have a great fishing experience in Alaska as well as being a kid and raising kids in Kenai. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our …
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Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park with Avery Mozen
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Avery Mozen joins Jennie to talk about growing up in remote McCarthy in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, and guiding trips with visitors into the park as an adult. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Travel p…
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Hiking off the beaten path in the Trapper Creek Wilderness in the South Cascades
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss favorite hikes in the less frequently hiked Trapper Creek Wilderness in the South Cascades Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a futur…
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Best Hikes near Anchorage with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska returns to the podcast to talk about his favorite hikes in the Anchorage area with Jennie. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a tr…
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Big Green Western Washington forest hikes for May
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite places to go for the greenest time of the year in the always-green-but-extra-now forests of Western Washington. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice me…
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Mendenhall Glacier in 2024 - What you need to know
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Serene Hutchinson joins Jennie to share important updates about visiting Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau in 2024. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Juneau Tours Mendenha…
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Best Washington Waterfall hikes (Waterfalls Part 2)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite waterfall hikes in part two of the waterfall series. This includes waterfall hikes around Washington except on the Olympic Peninsula and the Columbia River Gorge which we covered in earlier episodes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to…
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How to Visit Alaska’s National Parks
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Best Waterfall hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite waterfall hikes on the Olympic Peninsula, perfect for spring! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Jen…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares some of her favorite beach hikes perfect for our fickle spring weather, from the Pacific Ocean to the inland Salish Sea. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo t…
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Why is it a problem for a cold place to get warm?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Rick Thoman, Climate Specialist at the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about the unique impacts of climate change in Alaska and around the Arctic. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning sessi…
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Hikes to pair with tulips in the Skagit Valley
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the best hikes to do while beating the crowds at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode…
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Exploring Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage with Steve Busby of Greatland Adventures
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Steve Busby, founder of Greatland Adventures, joins Jennie to talk about exploring Matanuska Glacier, a wonderful day trip from Anchorage in summer and winter. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Take Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get …
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the best hikes in the Columbia River Gorge that are especially good for spring. Show notes: Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a futu…
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Boring but necessary - How travel insurance can save you in Alaska
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Suzanne Morrow from InsureMyTrip (Jennie’s favorite source for travel insurance) joins Jennie to talk about why travel insurance is so important for Alaska travel and she and Jennie discuss specific situations in which travel insurance can save the day. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid sub…
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Hiking at Hanford Reach National Monument
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares one of her favorite Spring hikes in Washington State, Hanford Reach National Monument in Eastern Washington, and other places to explore and places to check out nearby. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitme…
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Driving from Pennsylvania to Alaska and back with Pete and Kathleen Dent
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Jay talk with Pete and Kathleen Dent, about their epic road trip from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Alaska and back in the summer of 2023. This is the second episode of our occasional Alaska Traveler Stories Series. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning s…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite hikes on Vashon Island, accessible by car, bus or bike, along with some of her favorite places to stop after a hike on the island. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie a…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Reba Hylton from Haines joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Haines. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Grab Jennie’s NEW Hidden Gems Workshop! Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Visit Haines Jennie’s article about Haines Book a trip planning…
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Getting Started with Hiking in Washington State
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares tips for getting started with hiking in Washington State without getting overwhelmed. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Jenni…
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Finding hikes and current trail conditions with the Washington Trails Association
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Anna Roth, Hiking Guide Manager for the Washington Trails Association, joins Jennie to share about all the resources WTA has to help hikers find incredible hikes of all kinds everywhere in Washington all year long. Washington Trails Association - WTA’s website with the hiking guide, trip reports …
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