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The Washington State Hiking Podcast — 129 episodes

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Craig finally hiked Mailbox Peak + send us a voicemail!

2

Hiking and Exploring the North Cascades with Christian Martin

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Secret Coastal Hikes in Whatcom County

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Hiking with Disabilities with Coach April Katz

5

The Best Loop Hikes in Washington

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Magical hikes for solitude in Northeast Washington with Holly Weiler

7

Discovering Indigenous Connections to the Land with Tobi Iverson

8

Hikers! Don't Miss Out on Northeast Washington

9

30 Years of Adventures in Wenatchee with Andy Dappen

10

Forest Service Road Etiquette and Safety

11

BONUS: Send us your questions + Come to Alaska with Jennie + Meet Craig later this month and his new book!

12

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail with Connie Soper

13

Beyond Cannon Beach - Best Hikes on the Oregon Coast

14

Secret Trails of the Olympic Peninsula with Tom Sanford

15

Less Crowded Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula

16

Dog Friendly Hikes on the Olympic Peninsula

17

Hiking the Olympic Wilderness Coast with Tommy Farris

18

Family Friendly Hikes in the Olympic Peninsula Rainforest with Matt Houghton

19

Surprising and Unique Hiking at Hanford Reach National Monument

20

How Ice Age Floods created the Hiking Landscapes of Washington Wine Country with Cameron Parry

21

Eastern Washington Wildflower hikes for Spring

22

Why the Tri-Cities is a great hiking destination

23

Hiking and on San Juan Islands Trust Lands

24

New Ways for hikers to experience the San Juans Islands with Emily Herman and Owen Ellis

25

Best hikes on Land Trust Land in Washington

26

Reflections on our first 100 Episodes and plans for the next 100!

27

Preserving of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley with Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

28

Why the Treaty of Point Elliott Matters for Hikers

29

Snow hikes and Snowshoeing in Washington in 2026

30

Hiking in Washington after December's major flooding

31

2026 Hiking Resolutions (and reviewing 2025)

32

Round up of I90 Sno Parks for 2026 (Bonus episode)

33

Hope and Gratitude for our Public Lands

34

Best snow free hikes for Winter 2025-2026

35

Best Vashon Island Hikes

36

Lessoned learned from three days lost in Olympic National Forest with Stephanie Lincoln

37

Best Holiday Hikes for 2025

38

Should hikers be charged for Search and Rescue?

39

Bainbridge Island Hikes

40

What do you want from us in 2026 + Best November hikes

41

Hiking Washington's National Wildlife Refuges

42

Learning about Indigenous Culture and History while hiking in Washington

43

Should the Enchantments be closed?

44

Doing a 100 Mile Trail Run for the First time at Age 64

45

Bonus - How did it go at Cutthroat Pass?

46

This Weekend's Larch dilemma

47

Uncrowded Golden Larch Hikes

48

Hiking and Goats

49

Best hikes for Fall 2025 around Washington State

50

Preparing for and getting weather information for Washington hikes

51

3 Amazing September Hikes in the Cascade Mountains

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Fueling your hike - What to eat while hiking

53

Best Hikes in Washington’s Selkirk Mountains

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Best swimming lakes for late summer

55

What parking passes do I need for Washington State hiking?

56

The Best Alpine Wildflower hikes in Washington State

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The Best Peak Summer hikes in Washington

58

Best summer hiking vacations near Washington in Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia

59

Going Deeper with Nature on the Trail with Matthew Kessi

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How to beat the crowds on the trail by finding your own hike

61

The Best Hiking Summer Vacations in Washington State

62

A Tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park

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Best Spokane area hikes with Emily Mandagie

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Best hikes for Early Summer in Washington State

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Hiking in Southwestern British Columbia with Taryn Eyton

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What Impact will Federal Staff and Budget Cuts have on Washington Hiking this year with Anna Roth (Part 2)

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What Impact will Federal Staff and Budget Cuts have on Washington Hiking this year with Jeff Kish (Part 1)

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Best Hikes with Young Kids in Washington with Marissa Pedersen

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More than Lake 22 - Lake, Forest and River hikes in Snohomish County

70

More than Mt Pilchuck - Alpine Hikes in Snohomish County for Solitude

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Insiders Guide to Hiking in Snohomish County with Richard Porter and Nick Shekeryk from Snohomish County Placemakers

72

Best Hikes in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Best hikes for Whale Watching in Western Washington

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Best spring hikes in Washington for 2025

75

Spring (and winter) Avalanche Safety with the Northwest Avalanche Center

76

The Best Hikes in Oregon with Matt Wastradowski and Adam Sawyer

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Wildlife encounters while hiking

78

Whidbey Island Hikes

79

Is Valentine's Day hiking a good idea?

80

Groundhog Day hikes

81

Winter hikes for Washingtonians in Southern California

82

Washington’s Best Winter Waterfalls

83

Best places to Snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park

84

Lightening your load on the trail and in life with Glen Van Peski

85

Hiking resolutions for 2025

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The Best Snow Free Winter Hikes in Washington State

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Winter Solstice hikes

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Olympic National Park without a car with Olympic Hiking Company

89

Best snowshoeing hikes near Seattle

90

Hikes to do with or without out of town visitors during the holiday season

91

Ode to the Commode - All about the outhouses and pit toilets of Washington

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What we have in our packs for fall and winter hiking

93

Best November Hikes in Washington State

94

Spooky Hikes in Washington State

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3 Fall hiking oriented weekend getaways in Washington

96

5 Popular Hikes in Washington’s Cascades that are worth a vacation day

97

How to avoid needing a rescue on the trail, and how to improve your odds if you do need help

98

Larch hikes that aren’t super hard

99

The Best Fall Hikes in Washington State

100

Best hikes in North Cascades National Park

101

Getting Started with Trail Running

102

Hikes that are not the Enchantments, but just as awesome

103

Visiting Hurricane Ridge on Transit after the lodge fire

104

The Best Summer View Hikes in Olympic National Park

105

The Best Super Hard Core Hikes in Washington

106

Mellow Big Payoff Summer Hikes in Washington State

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The Best Mt Rainier Hikes to do WITHOUT a timed entry permit

108

The Best Mt Rainier Hikes to do with your Timed Entry Permit

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Uncrowded Alternatives to Busy Hikes near Seattle

110

Best Summer Hikes in Washington State

111

What we have in our Packs for Summer Hikes

112

Hiking in Eastern Washington’s Kettle Range

113

How to get started hiking by yourself

114

Best hikes for June in Washington State

115

What to say (and not) to other hikers on the trail

116

Taking Trailhead Direct to Popular Trailheads with Ryan Miller from King County Metro

117

Hiking off the beaten path in the Trapper Creek Wilderness in the South Cascades

118

Big Green Western Washington forest hikes for May

119

Best Washington Waterfall hikes (Waterfalls Part 2)

120

Best Waterfall hikes on the Olympic Peninsula

121

Best Spring Beach hikes in Washington

122

Hikes to pair with tulips in the Skagit Valley

123

Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge

124

Hiking at Hanford Reach National Monument

125

Hiking on Vashon Island

126

Best Spring hikes across Washington State

127

Finding hikes and current trail conditions with the Washington Trails Association

128

Getting Started with Hiking in Washington State

129

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