Jennifer Hackett, founder of <a href="https://www.northwestportal.com">Northwest Portal</a>, shares how she built a statewide recreation map featuring over 20,000 trails, parks, and outdoor sites. From fire closures to off-leash dog areas and seasonal access info, learn how thoughtful mapping helps people explore Washington with confidence and curiosity.

Jennifer Hackett, founder of Northwest Portal, shares how she built a statewide recreation map featuring over 20,000 trails, parks, and outdoor sites. From fire closures to off-leash dog areas and seasonal access info, learn how thoughtful mapping helps people explore Washington with confidence and curiosity.

Jennifer Hackett, founder of <a href="https://www.northwestportal.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Northwest Portal</a>, shares how she built a statewide recreation map featuring over 20,000 trails, parks, and outdoor sites. From fire closures to off-leash dog areas and seasonal access info, learn how thoughtful mapping helps people explore Washington with confidence and curiosity.

Mapping Every Adventure: Jennifer Hackett’s Quest to Cover Washington’s Wild Side

What if you could sit down at your favorite coffee shop with the most interesting people in Washington State?

Every episode does exactly that. Host Scott Cowan has unhurried conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and makers—people doing fascinating work across the state. These 60-minute episodes feel less like interviews and more like catching up with a friend who has great stories to tell.

No scripts. No time limits. Just curiosity and good conversation.

340+ episodes and counting. There is always more to explore.

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What if you could sit down at your favorite coffee shop with the most interesting people in Washington State? Every episode does exactly that. Host Scott Cowan has unhurried conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and makers—people doing fascinating work across the state. These 60-minute episodes feel less like interviews and more like catching up with a friend who has great stories to tell. No scripts. No time limits. Just curiosity and good conversation. 340+ episodes and counting. There is always more to explore.

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