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Author: Jennie Flaming

Jennie Thwing Flaming, Chief Adventure Officer: Jennie's life has been a continual quest for adventure (of the non-adrenalin inducing kind) from birth till now. Professionally, she pursues adventures in teaching, counseling and working to obliterate institutional racism for students in our region's public schools and also works as a tour and hiking guide. Previous professional adventures include working in schools in Seattle and Alaska, leading tours and managing tour guides and presenting traveling science shows and lessons with Pacific Science Center. She believes in sharing her beloved Pacific Northwest home with visitors. She likes to be outdoors and spend time with the people she loves. Jennie is born and raised in Seattle and has also lived in Alaska and the Netherlands.
At the end of the Cherry Creek Falls hike is gorgeous Cherry Creek Falls. It has two sides that plunge over a rock into a pool below. The waterfall is surrounded by evergreen trees and ferns.

Cherry Creek Falls Hike

Posted on December 4, 2019December 2, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

The Cherry Creek Falls hike is a beautiful half day hike. At 5 miles and 500 feet of elevation gain, it’s a good workout but not extremely steep. There is Read More …

Posted in HikingTagged all year, forest, waterfalls, winter
A person holds a gun designed for use in the Olympic Sport of Biathlon on the Biathlon range to learn a new Olympic sport, one of many on offer at Whistler Olympic park

Learn a Winter Olympic Sport at Whistler

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

A really fun way to beat the winter blues is winter adventure! What better way to do this than to learn a winter olympic sport at Whistler? Honestly, I can’t Read More …

Posted in SnowTagged british columbia, cross country skiing, winter

Iron Horse Trail in North Bend

Posted on November 27, 2019November 18, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time on the Iron Horse Trail in North Bend (recently renamed the Palouse to Cascades Trail) recently, because it’s a good place for Read More …

Posted in HikingTagged all year, beginners, biking, Snoqualmie Pass
A person's hand holding a cup over the snow with hot chocolate, whip cream and red and green sprinkles

Seattle Outdoor Holiday Activities

Posted on November 25, 2019November 18, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Seattle has a reputation for being gloomy in the winter, but that doesn’t stop us from having lots of fun outside to celebrate the holidays! If you’re looking for Seattle Read More …

Posted in SeattleTagged Holidays
Many layers of green on the Taylor Mountain hike. Large, tall trees are in the middle with many smaller trees around them. There is thick moss on some of the trees.

Taylor Mountain Hike: Peaceful forest close to town

Posted on November 20, 2019November 11, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

This little known trail, the Taylor Mountain hike, provides a mellow, quiet walk in the forest with about 500 feet of elevation gain over 5 miles, an excellent half day Read More …

Posted in HikingTagged all year, beginners, close to town, forest
Views along the park road during the Denali Road Lottery in mid September. There is a valley with bright orange and red fall colors among the bushes. In the distance are mountains with fresh snow. It's an overcast day

Denali Road Lottery Trip Planner

Posted on November 18, 2019November 11, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Is Denali National Park on your list of dream destinations? Most visitors visit during the summer season but I’d like to convince you that a September visit (which is fall Read More …

Posted in AlaskaTagged Denali National Park, fall
A wide and high waterfall cascades over a vertical rock face. There are trees and green shrubs around it

Twin Falls Hike: Stunning Waterfall close to Seattle

Posted on November 13, 2019November 6, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

At 3 miles round trip and with about 500 feet of elevation gain, the Twin Falls hike is a good half day hike option close to Seattle with a stunning Read More …

Posted in HikingTagged all year, beginners, fall, forest, kids, spring, waterfalls, winter
Two snowshoes in the foreground with a snowy landscape in the background. There are snow covered forested hills in the background and a blue sky

How to Start Snowshoeing for Absolute Beginners

Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Snowshoeing is an excellent way to enjoy getting outside all winter and a fun progression for anyone who enjoys hiking or walking outdoors. It is also a way to enjoy Read More …

Posted in SnowTagged beginners, snowshoeing, winter
Snow covered evergreen trees in the background. In the foreground, a gloved hand is holding a theo chocolate bar which is gingerbread spice flavored. One of the suggested amazon gifts for outdoorsy women 2019!

Small Budget Amazon Gifts for Outdoorsy Women 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019November 6, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Are you looking for functional and amazing gifts that aren’t expensive? This list is for you! These are all items I use all the time and absolutely love. All but Read More …

Posted in How ToTagged gift guide, Holidays, winter
A woman on cross country skis making an excited, goofy face at the camera. She is wearing a blue headband, a purple jacket and black leggings and boots. She has a fanny pack with a red jacket attached to it.

2019 Outdoorsy Women Gift Guide: Pacific Northwest local!

Posted on November 6, 2019November 4, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

It’s that time of year, people are starting to think about holiday gifts! Especially holiday gifts on a budget and that the recipient will love, use all the time and Read More …

Posted in How ToTagged gift guide, shop local

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