✝️ _“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.”_
Psalm 100, New King James Version
What better way to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner, than out on the trail. It may be cold and dreary here in the Pacific Northwest, but we still have much to be thankful for. This holiday season we counted our blessings as we strolled 2.5 miles past the gate on the Mountain Loop Highway to the Big Four Picnic Shelter where we enjoyed a semi-traditional Thanksgiving meal. After eating, we continued on the Big Four trail for about 1.25 miles to the base of Big Four Mountain with views of the famous Ice Caves. Overall, we hiked about 7.5 miles with 450 feet of elevation gain.
00:00 Intro
00:21 Meal Prep
06:37 Let's Hike ~ Road Walk
07:39 Thanksgiving Dinner
10:02 Let's Hike ~ Trail to Big Four Ice Caves
More Information:
➡️ https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/big-four-ice-caves
➡️ https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/big-four-ice-caves-snowshoe
➡️ https://www.hikeoftheweek.com/2017/08/10/big-four-ice-caves/
"Leave No Trace" Guidelines:
➡️ https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm
➡️ https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/
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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.
Music Credits:
Intro ~ an excerpt from "Summer" by Vivaldi, public domain
Piano hymns (used by permission) include:
“Count Your Blessings”
“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” by Beethoven (ODE TO JOY)
“Now Thank We All Our God”
“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” (DOXOLOGY)
“Praise to the Lord”
“We Gather Together”
“Let All Things Now Living” (The Ash Grove)
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