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.
Episodes
119 episodes
BONUS: Send us your questions + Come to Alaska with Jennie + Meet Craig later this month and his new book!
Quick bonus episode to share some fun opportunities coming up to travel to Alaska with Jennie and Meet Craig at a book talk as well as his new book, Day Hiking the Olympic Peninsula - the new edition was just released!Please send us your...
Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail with Connie Soper
Jennie and Craig sit down with Connie Soper, author of Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail to talk about hiking the Oregon Coast trail in a series of day hikes and her process of hiking the whole trail and writing a guide.
Beyond Cannon Beach - Best Hikes on the Oregon Coast
Jennie and Craig talk about some wonderful hikes on the Oregon Coast beyond the most famous areas around Cannon Beach.Our sponsor for the month of May is the Oregon Coast Visitor's ...
Secret Trails of the Olympic Peninsula with Tom Sanford
Tom Sanford from the North Olympic Land Trust sits down with Jennie to share his favorite secret trails around the Olympic Peninsula that are never crowded and hold the same treasures as other more famous trails.
Less Crowded Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes on the Olympic Peninsula with way fewer people than the most famous ones.Our sponsor for the month of April is the Olympic Peninsula Vi...
Dog Friendly Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula
Jennie and Craig talk about what makes a hike dog friendly and some dog friendly trails on the Olympic Peninsula - which has more dog friendly options than many hikers are aware of.Our spons...
Hiking the Olympic Wilderness Coast with Tommy Farris
Tommy Farris from Olympic Hiking Company and life long Port Angeles resident returns to the pod to talk with Craig and Jennie about the Olympic Wilderness Coast, his best advice for hiking it and his favorite places to hike.
Family Friendly Hikes in the Olympic Peninsula Rainforest with Matt Houghton
Matt Houghton of Valley of Giants Nature Tours joins Jennie and Craig to talk about the low elevation year round hikes of the Olympic Peninsula that are perfect for all ages and abilities and ideal for families of all ages and types to explore ...
Surprising and Unique Hiking at Hanford Reach National Monument
Becky Burghart from the National Park Service and Dan Hass from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, join Jennie to share about the unique history, landscapes, plants and animals of Hanford Reach National Monument and why it's such a wonderful pla...
How Ice Age Floods created the Hiking Landscapes of Washington Wine Country with Cameron Parry
Cameron Perry, Director of Winemaking at J Bookwalter Winery in Richland and hiking enthusiast, joins Jennie and Craig to share about the geologic forces that shaped the landscape of Washington's wine country - and hiking wine pairings!<...
Eastern Washington Wildflower hikes for Spring
Thanks to a listener for submitting this question!Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!
Why the Tri-Cities is a great hiking destination
Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!Tri-Cities Tap Trail
Hiking and on San Juan Islands Trust Lands
Thank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode!Kathleen Lewis and Jess Newley sit down with Jennie and Craig to share the work of the San Juan Preservation Trust and the Friends of th...
New Ways for hikers to experience the San Juans Islands with Emily Herman and Owen Ellis
hank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode!Emily Herman of Washington State Parks and Owen Ellis of the Bureau of Land Management sit down with Jennie and Craig to talk about diffe...
Best hikes on Land Trust Land in Washington
Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite land trust hikes in Washington and Craig shares about how land trusts work and why they're so great for hiking.
Reflections on our first 100 Episodes and plans for the next 100!
Jennie and Craig sit down for their 100th episode to talk about their favorite moments, favorite hikes discovered in the last two years and what they are excited about for the next 100 episodes of the Washington State Hiking Podcast. <...
Preserving of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Mike Woodsum from the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust sits down with Jennie and Craig to share the story of the restoration of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley and challenges and opportunities ahead for conservation and preservation of publi...
Why the Treaty of Point Elliott Matters for Hikers
Today is the 171st Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott which determined much of the land ownership in what is now Washington State. Jennie discusses how hikers can learn more about treaty rights and Indigenous history and ...
Snow hikes and Snowshoeing in Washington in 2026
Jennie talks about her favorite snow hikes in Washington and some recent changes for parking in some locations.How to hike to Franklin Falls in ...
Hiking in Washington after December's major flooding
Jennie and Craig discuss things to watch for and resources for information about hiking in Washington after December's major floods.
2026 Hiking Resolutions (and reviewing 2025)
Jennie and Craig review their hiking and running resolutions for 2025 and how they turned out and talk about their hiking and running plans for 2026.
Round up of I90 Sno Parks for 2026 (Bonus episode)
Jennie shares a round up of the current status of I90 Sno Parks based on her scouting mission on Monday!Get on Jennie’s email list
Hope and Gratitude for our Public Lands
Jennie and Craig discuss organizations and places providing hope for public lands in 2026.Craig...