The Washington State Hiking Podcast

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.

Contributors

Host

Jennie Thwing Flaming

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. In addition to hiking for fun, she has worked as a hiking guide in Washington, taking guests from all over the world on our trails.

Jennie is the Founder and Content Director for the Alaska and Washington travel website, Ordinary Adventures. She is also an experienced tour guide and a field editor for the Milepost. Jennie graduated from the University of Washington (BA) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (M.Ed).

Jennie, her husband Jay and her dog Stuart live in South Seattle.

https://www.ordinary-adventures.com/

Co-host

Craig Romano

Craig is an avid trail runner and hiker, among many other outdoor adventures. Craig is up for the epic long hike through the wilderness and the mellow trail near home.

Originally from New Hampshire, Craig has made his home in Washington for more than 30 years. He is the author of more than 20 guidebooks about trails in Washington and beyond. He has an AA in Forestry from White Mountains Community College (NH); and a BA in history and Masters in Education from the University of Washington.

Craig lives in Skagit County with his wife Heather, son Giovanni and cat Beau.

https://craigromano.com/