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) Kessi World Matthew’s Nature Immersion YouTube Channel Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike pl...
Jul 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 70
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’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s...
Jun 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 69
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 planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Ins...
Jun 19, 2025•22 min•Ep. 68
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 hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s...
Jun 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 67
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 Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow Craig’s Facebook page Sup...
Jun 05, 2025•29 min•Ep. 66
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 guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on Instagram Follow...
May 29, 2025•15 min•Ep. 65
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 hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jennie’s email list...
May 22, 2025•57 min•Ep. 64
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 Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal...
May 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 63
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 list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Craig’...
May 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 62
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 Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking ...
Apr 30, 2025•19 min•Ep. 61
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 Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jennie’s email ...
Apr 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 60
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 County Tourism at @seattlenorthcountry on Instagram Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner...
Apr 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 59
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 to Snohomish County Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts Follow Snohomish County Tourism at @se...
Apr 09, 2025•39 min•Ep. 58
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 account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks - NEW Urban Hiking Vancouver BC! Jennie’s h...
Apr 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 57
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 seasonal hiking guide - get 30% off through March 29th with code: SPRING30 Get on Jennie’s email list ...
Mar 26, 2025•19 min•Ep. 56
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 guide - get 30% off through March 29th with code: SPRING30 Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seas...
Mar 19, 2025•18 min•Ep. 55
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 soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time Buying something at REI? Use our link and ...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 54
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 Adam’s Books - Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon , Urban Hikes Oregon Matt’s books - Pacific Northwest Hiking,...
Mar 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 53
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 the podcast Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on J...
Feb 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 52
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares some of her favorite hikes on Whidbey and why it’s such an ideal late winter and spring hiking destination. 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 the podcast Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jenn...
Feb 19, 2025•11 min•Ep. 51
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss Valentine's Day and whether or not hiking makes a good date. They also share some favorite date hike ideas if you want to chance it. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide G...
Feb 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 50
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about the beloved marmot and some of the best hikes in Washington to see them, almost in time for Ground Hog Day. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jennie’s email l...
Feb 05, 2025•20 min•Ep. 49
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about one of Craig’s favorite places to hike in Southern California during the winter. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hik...
Jan 29, 2025•26 min•Ep. 48
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite winter waterfall hikes around Washington State. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same time Jenni...
Jan 22, 2025•16 min•Ep. 47
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite places to snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park and important things to know before heading to the park in winter. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Support the podcast when booking travel on Expedia Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s free monthly newsletter Northwest Avalanche Center For...
Jan 15, 2025•10 min•Ep. 46
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Author, lightweight backpacker and author Glen Van Peski joins Craig and Jennie to share about lessons learned from traveling lighter in the backcountry for more adventures on the trail and in life beyond the trail. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Register for Glen’s book talk at Village Books in Bellingham on January 11th Glen’s website Gossamer Gear ...
Jan 08, 2025•54 min•Ep. 45
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their goals and hiking resolutions for 2025 and share some ideas for setting your own hiking resolutions for the coming year. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Craig’s hiking guidebooks Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the We...
Jan 01, 2025•34 min•Ep. 44
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes in Washington State for snow free winter hiking, from lower altitude big views for those rare sunny days, to islands, forests, valley hikes and waterfalls. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s favorite winter hikes WSDOT Road conditio...
Dec 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 43
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite winter solstice hikes - snow free ways to enjoy those late sunrises and early sunsets! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! WSDOT Road conditions WTA Trip reports Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Follow Craig on In...
Dec 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 42
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Lifelong Olympic Peninsula resident Tommy Farris, founder of Olympic Hiking Company, joins Jennie to talk about year round shuttles available to get around Olympic National Park and how to connect those with transit to Seattle and Victoria BC. We also talk about guided hikes and snowshoe trips and Tommy’s favorite trails in Olympic National Park where he grew up. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free conten...
Dec 11, 2024•39 min•Ep. 41
