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 to do with or without out of town visitors during the holiday season
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes around Washington State to take visitors on during the holiday season and the ones they go back to again and again this time of year. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the show going! (no account or commitment needed) Get …
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Ode to the Commode - All about the outhouses and pit toilets of Washington
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Did you know that Craig spent several summers as a forest service ranger which involved a lot of cleaning toilets? Learn all about the inner workings of the backcountry toilet and how you can make rangers lives better. Jennie and Craig talk about backcountry toilets, pit toilets and outhouses inc…
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What we have in our packs for fall and winter hiking
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig share what they each carry in their packs in fall and winter to stay safe, warm and dry. 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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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the unique parts of November hiking in Washington and share some of their favorites. 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 epis…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about hikes to take in Washington if you want to freak yourself out - from haunted ghost towns to creepy dark forests and weird giant boulders. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave …
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3 Fall hiking oriented weekend getaways in Washington
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her three favorite places in Washington for a hiking oriented fall weekend getaways to take before the snow flies. 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 answ…
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5 Popular Hikes in Washington’s Cascades that are worth a vacation day
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares five hikes that are extremely popular and crowded but totally deserve your vacation days for a crowd free experience. 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 a…
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How to avoid needing a rescue on the trail, and how to improve your odds if you do need help
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Search and Rescue expert Jay Flaming (Jennie’s husband) comes on the podcast to talk about simple steps to reduce your chances of getting in trouble while hiking as well as how to improve your chances of a successful rescue if you do need help. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a t…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her four favorite larch hikes in Washington that aren’t as steep or as long as some of the most famous ones. 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 …
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes in Washington State for seeing larches, alpine berry bushes in all colors, vine maples as well as aspens and birches in Eastern Washington. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or co…
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Best hikes in North Cascades National Park
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes in the North Cascades, including North Cascades National Park and the surrounding National Recreation Areas Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and C…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie interviews Craig about his advice for hikers or runners who want to get started with trail running, including why he loves it, suggestions for beginners and what to bring with you on your first trail run. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content co…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best Spring hikes across Washington State
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the best areas of Washington for spring hiking, including wildflowers and waterfalls as well as some of their favorite spring hikes. 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 Welcome to the Washington State Hiking Podcast - coming March 13, 2024! Host Jennie Thwing Flaming and part time co-host Craig Romano bring practical and timely seasonal hiking advice for hikers, trail runners and potential hikers and trail runners of all skill and ability levels that is helpful,…
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