The Washington State Hiking Podcast

By Jennie Thwing Flaming and Craig RomanoLeisure

The Washington State Hiking Podcast episodes

October 08 The Most Overrated Hikes in Washington
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Jennie and Craig discuss the hikes they each think are overrated in Washington and why - with a bit of debate! We can't wait to hear your thoughts.
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42 min
October 01 Best Larch Hikes for 2026
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Jennie shares her top recommendations for this year's larch march.
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Craig's *NEW* Day hiking the Olympic Peninsula Guide
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16 min
September 24 Trees 101 for Hikers
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Jennie and Craig discuss the primary trees in Washington's forests and how to identify them as well as find a trail with your favorite tree.
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27 min
September 17 Best Fall Hikes for 2026
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Jennie shares her best fall hiking recommendations for 2026.
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15 min
September 10 Washington's Best Lighthouse Hikes
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Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite lighthouse hikes in Washington.
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21 min
September 03 The Ethics of Bootlegged Trails
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Jennie and Craig discuss bootlegged trails - what they are and some of the complex issues around them.
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22 min
August 27 Navigating River Crossings on Hikes
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Jennie and Craig talk about how to evaluate river crossings and how to ford rivers safely in Washington State.
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21 min
August 20 Mushrooms for Hikers with River Augenstein
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Mushroom expert River Augenstein sits down with Jennie to share about the secret world of Fungi and mushrooms and how hikers can learn to identify and forage for them as well as some of his favorite mushrooms and where to find them.
Thank you to the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau for sponsoring this week's episode!
Doe Bay Resort
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Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide

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35 min
August 13 Fires and Smoke across Washington this summer
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Craig shares reflections on this year's record fire season and some places that are so far less impacted for hikers.
AirNow for Air quality
Washington Smoke Blog
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17 min
August 06 Color. Comfort. Connection. Community. A conversation with Denice Rochelle at the Bronze Chapter
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Denice from the Bronze Chapter joins Jennie and Craig to share about her work teaching outdoor skills and belonging to People of Color in the North Sound and beyond.
The Bronze Chapter
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49 min

About The Washington State Hiking Podcast

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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…