The Washington State Hiking Podcast

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Craig shares his favorite hikes in Northeast Washington’s solitude filled Selkirk Mountains Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes to swimming lakes in Washington Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about the sometimes confusing system of parking passes across Washington State and how to figure out which pass you need for what hike. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Discover Pass Sno Park Pass Northwest Forest Pass America the Beautiful Pass (all Federal lands) Cra...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite alpine wildflower hikes across Washington for peak alpine wildflower season in Late July and early August. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike pla...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes for mid summer across Washington State. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite summer hiking destinations in our neighbors - Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seaso...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Matthew Kessi joins Jennie to talk about the emotional and physical benefits of connecting with nature while hiking and strategies for doing that, especially during times of personal transition. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Matthew's Book - The Wild Cure Kessi World Matthew’s Natur...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss strategies and tools for finding your own hike and getting away from crowds. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite places for vacations focused on hiking in Washington State - including places that are off the beaten track. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike p...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig pay tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park, which is currently closed because the Fairfax Bridge to access it has been permanently closed.  Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiki...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) The Mandagies - Emily and Bertie’s Pacific Northwest Travel and Photography website Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for early summer that are snow free early and feel like summer. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guid...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Taryn Eyton joins Jennie and Craig to talk about her favorite trails on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia as well as trail challenges to navigate on both sides of the border.  Happiest Outdoors - Taryn’s website and books Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Washington Trails Association Digital Content Manager Anna Roth joins Jennie to talk about what to expect this summer on Washington Trails and how hikers can help in part 2 of this mini series. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Washington Trails Association Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jeff Kish, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association, joins Jennie to share what hikers can expect on forest service trails this summer during this  Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Pacific Northwest Trail Association Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Get on Jennie’s email lis...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Marissa Pedersen joins Jennie to share her top tips for hiking with young children in Washington State as well as some of her favorite hikes with young children in Washington. Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism . Thank you! Get Marissa’s new book - Moon Guide to Washington Marissa’s website - Postcards to Seattle Supp...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite lowland hikes to lakes, waterfalls and along rivers and forests in Snohomish County. Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism . Thank you! Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts Follow Snohomish County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on Instagram Crai...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss some alternatives to the super popular and busy hikes on the Mountain Loop Highway and along Highway 2, including some that have recently restored road access. Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism . Thank you! Listen to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts Follow Snohomish...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk, hosts of the Snohomish County Placemakers Podcast, join Jennie and Craig to talk about their favorite urban and backcountry trails in Snohomish County as well as some of their favorite places to eat, drink and stay after a hike. Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism . Thank you! Listen t...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie interviews Craig about his brand new book - Urban Hiking Vancouver BC! We talk about the many wonderful hikes that are transit accessible and provide a beautiful oasis in nature within and around the city. Our sponsor for the month of April is Snohomish County Tourism . Thank you! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about some of their favorite hikes around the Salish Sea in Western Washington for seeing whales - resident and transient orcas as well as migrating grey and humpback whales Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks   Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig share their favorite hikes across Washington State in spring, updated for 2025 Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks (Check out Eastern Washington and Olympic National Park especially for this episode) Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking g...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Devon Schoos of the Northwest Avalanche Center joins Jennie to share the resources that NWAC provides to hikers for avalanche and snow safety as well as some specific considerations for avalanches in spring. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Northwest Avalanche Center Booking a hotel room so...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Hello neighbors! Jennie and Craig’s friends Matt Wastrodowski and Adam Sawyer, both Oregon hiking guide book authors, join Jennie to share their Top 5 hikes in Oregon.  Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Adam’s Substack - Collecting Sunsets Matt’s newsletter - 1,859 Love Letters to Oregon Ada...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig share some of their favorite wildlife encounters and favorite places to see wildlife on Washington’s trails Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time Buying something at REI? Use our link and support th...