NORTHERN STATE RECREATION AREA, Hansen Creek Trails

Описание: ✝️ “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
Revelation 21 verse 4, NLT

✝️ “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever.”
1 Thessalonians 4 verses 16-17, NLT

VIDEO OVERVIEW:
Why did this hike remind us of the above Bible verses? Because, as we were enjoying a peaceful stroll through a beautiful forest on a lovely trail, we came to a side path that wandered behind a towering cedar tree. The trail seemed mysterious, as though it would lead to a secret hiding place or might reveal a hidden treasure if we followed it. Our curiosity piqued, we followed the rock-lined path and found a beautifully carved wood bench with an antique telephone nearby. On an adjacent tree was a sign revealing the secret of the phone: it was a "Wind Phone." Below is a link so you can learn more about Wind Phones.

Though one can't actually talk to their departed loved ones via this or any other phone, the idea is to bring healing and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

"Skagit Trail Builders executive director Jim Taylor crafted the bench from cedar that fell during the windstorms of 2024. The dusty pink rotary phone was donated by Beth Ruth from United General District 304 — it had belonged to her grandmother."
Source: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/ja...

This beautiful bench as well as the many others along this trail invite those of us wandering this path to pause, meditate, and experience the healing God provides through nature and Scripture. The above Bible verses along with many others bring us comfort and hope as we remember our loved ones. To read more about finding peace and hope after the death of a loved one, follow the link below:
https://biblerepository.com/bible-ver...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Channel Intro
00:14 Trail Intro
00:23 Parking at the Swift Center Campus
01:02 Hansen Creek Trailhead
01:29 Dovetail Bridge
02:13 Trail Map
02:37 Historic Pump House
04:41 Mystery Path to Wind Phone
05:29 North Knoll Side Trail
06:57 Pumphouse Trail
07:58 Lunch Bench
08:28 Thank you!

Wind Phones:
https://www.mywindphone.com/windphone...

Trail Information:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/n...
https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departme...

Trail Map:
https://skagittrailbuilders.org/curre...

"Leave No Trace" Guidelines:
➡️ https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
➡️ https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no...

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DISCLAIMER: This video and description are for informational and entertainment purposes only and are not intended to provide advice or recommendations. If you attempt this hike, you do so at your own risk. This video is not to be used in place of proper planning, preparation, or professional advice. Hiking can be dangerous and has many potential hazards. Trail conditions and accessibility can change at any moment. Please know your limits, abilities, and level of expertise when participating in any outdoor activity.

Credits: Intro Music ~ an excerpt from "Summer" by Vivaldi, public domain

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