The Washington State Hiking Podcast

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share their favorite hikes of the summer so far and Craig shares his first time hiking Mailbox Peak!Our sponsor for the month of July is  Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeChristian Martin from the North Cascades Institute sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about the natural and cultural history of the North Cascades and he and Craig share their favorite North Cascades hikes.Our sponsor for the month of July is  Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!North Cascades InstituteGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeCraig shares dreamy coastal hikes in Whatcom County that Jennie has mostly never heard of!Our sponsor for the month of July is  Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeCoach April Katz joins Jennie and Craig to share resources for hikers with disabilities and how hikers without disabilities can support hikers with disabilities on the trail.Our sponsor for the month of July is  Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County- thank you!Follow Coach April on InstagramGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite loop hikes for day hikes and backpacking across Washington State.Our sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeLong time WTA Trail crew leader Holly Weiler sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about the diversity and solitude and epic hikes to do in Northeast Washington.Our sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeTobi Iverson, writer of the screenplay, Wild Woman of the Woods, sits down Jennie and Craig to share her journey of discovering her Indigenous history and creating a Screenplay based on what she learned from an ancestor's journals and how can we connect more deeply to the land as hikers.Tobi's website - reach out and make this film!Tobi's InstagramOur sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeShelly Steves from the Tri County Economic Development District joins Jennie and Craig to talk about remote Northeastern Washington and she and Craig discuss their favorite places to stay, campgrounds, hiking trails and places to eat after a hike.Plan your trip to Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington hereOur sponsor for the month of June is Wonderfully Wild Northeast Washington. Thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeAndy Dappen, founder of Wenatchee Outdoors, sits down with Jennie and Craig to talk about his life adventuring in the Wenatchee area, his 70 for 70 challenge for his 70th birthday, advocating for public lands and his favorite trails for hikers in Wenatchee.Our sponsor for the month of May is  the Oregon Coast Visitor's Association- thank you!Wenatchee OutdoorsGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share their best advice for driving on forest service roads and etiquette for sharing the road along with the worst forest service roads they've been on.Our sponsor for the month of May is  the Oregon Coast Visitor's Association- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeQuick 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 questions - we're going to do some fun trail check in episodes later this summer and we'd love to hear from you!Come to Alaska with Jennie in June 2027Craig's EventsSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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.Our sponsor for the month of May is  the Oregon Coast Visitor's Association- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 Association- thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeTom 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.North Olympic Land Trust Trail GuideOur sponsor for the month of April is  the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 Visitor's Bureau - thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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 sponsor for the month of April is  the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you!Olympic Peninsula dog travel infoGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeTommy 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.Our sponsor for the month of April is  the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you!Olympic Hiking Company's Olympic Coast ShuttlesGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeMatt 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 together.Our sponsor for the month of April is  the Olympic Peninsula Visitor's Bureau - thank you!Valley of Giants Nature ToursGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeBecky 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 place to hike and explore in solitude.Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!Hanford Reach National MonumentGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeCameron 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!Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!J Bookwalter WineryGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeThanks to a listener for submitting this question!Our sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeOur sponsor for the month of March is Visit Tri-Cities - thank you!Tri-Cities Tap TrailGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeThank 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 the San Juans and some of their favorite hiking trails on the islands as well as ways to protect the islands while visiting.Plan your trip to the San Juans herePlastic Free Salish SeaFriends of the San JuansSan Juan Preservation Trust eventsCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodehank 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 different and new ways to experience the San Juan Islands for hikers as well as anyone visiting the islands.Plan your trip to the San Juans hereSan Juan Islands National MonumentEmail Owen [email protected]’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeMike 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 public lands and public private partnerships.Get involved in the Mountains to Sound Greenway TrustSign up to Volunteer with the Mountains to Sound Greenway TrustDonate to the Mountains to Sound Greenway TrustCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeToday 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 culture.Read the treaty hereLearn about the Duwamish fight for federal recognitionSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie talks about her favorite snow hikes in Washington and some recent changes for parking in some locations.How to hike to Franklin Falls in WinterCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss things to watch for and resources for information about hiking in Washington after December's major floods.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie 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.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares a round up of the current status of I90 Sno Parks based on her scouting mission on Monday!Get on Jennie’s email listSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss organizations and places providing hope for public lands in 2026.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares tips and favorite spots for snow free winter hiking in Washington (snow options coming in January!). Jennie's favorite hikes without snowCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite Vashon Island hikes and places to stop and eat after.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeStephanie Lincoln, former US Army Veteran and all around bad ass (and Washington State Hiking Podcast listener!) sits down with Jennie to share about what she learned and how's she's changed as a hiker since being a missing person for three days in Olympic National Forest in August 2020. Stephanie shares about how she survived, how she was rescued (spoiler alert - she was rescued!), how she returned to solo hiking as a woman after this ordeal, moving to Washington State two years ago and more. Stephanie's Book - Born to Be BraveCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares some favorite hikes for holiday time - either to find great options for short, dark wet days or sharing the best of Washington with visitors as well as why it's worth it to get out and hike during the busy holiday season.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss the idea of charging hikers for Search and Rescue and whether or not it's a good idea and things to consider along the way.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share their favorite hikes on Bainbridge Island and why it's such a terrific and underrated hiking destination.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig want your ideas for the podcast in 2026+ what to know about November hiking in Washington state and some of Jennie's favorite hikes for NovemberCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss the many National Wildlife Refuges in Washington and why they are such wonderful and underrated hiking spots.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about learning about Native Land while hiking in Washington as well as some of their favorite places to start learning.Indigenous Walking Tour of the University of Washington campusCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss the hot topic of whether or not the Enchantments should be closed to hikers.Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie interviews Craig about his experience this summer doing a 100 mile ultra trail run for the first time at age 64 - why he did it, how he prepared, and his advice for anyone wanting to take on a new challenge in midlife or later in life. Craig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeIn this quick bonus episode Jennie shares how things went on the hike to Cutthroat Pass that we talked about in this week's episode.Support the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her last minute dilemma for a planned larch hike on Highway 20 this weekend and Craig joins in with his thoughts. 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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideTop 12 Larch hikes that are not Maple PassCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares four golden larch hikes that aren't crowded for alpine and western larches. Happy Larch March season!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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideTop 12 Larch hikes that are not Maple PassGrasshopper PassManastash LakeCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss places to see goats while hiking in Washington as well as some basics about goats and goat safety.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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite fall hikes for this year and this season all around 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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show

Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss how to prepare for varied weather, where to find good information including without cell service and how to stay safe all year on the trail.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 inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook pageSupport the show