Illinois Hiking: Starved Rock State Park PLUS Matthiessen *PLUS* Nachusa Grasslands!!

Come hiking with me in Illinois! I’m a full time van lifer, living in a minivan and visiting all 50 states for a hike and a beer.
This is the story of my time in Illinois, hiking at Starved Rock State Park, trail running at Matthiessen State Park, and talking a walk in the rain at Nachusa Grasslands. I’ll also discuss perks of solo travel, have a local craft beer in my hammock, and go stargazing. My goal with all my Vlogs is to make you feel like you’re on the adventure with me!
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What is Road Trip Brew-S-A?
To challenge myself and live life to the fullest, I am trying to reach all 50 US states while living in my minivan. In each state, I will
•go on an outdoor adventure
•get involved in a good cause
•drink a local beer
What is Beer in Beautiful Places?
Hi, I’m Maddie! Celebrating an outdoor adventure with a beer has been a long-time tradition for me, and I wanted to create a platform for like-minded folks to come together. In my videos, I cover all types of adventures and review beer! Topics include day hiking, kayaking, travel, thru-hiking, and life on the road. In short, if you would describe yourself as an outdoorist, outdoorsman, outdoorswoman, hiker trash, nomad, or dirtbag, come on along, this is the channel for you! Welcome and cheers!

[@phcib2195]

Great Video, Wife and I hiked it about a month ago, during the week not to crowded.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh that’s great! That must have been so peaceful!

[@AdventureGearTV]

Another great video. Nothing wrong with paying for a campsite. Especially a good site with showers.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

So true!! It was definitely worth it, and I’ll probably do more as the trip goes on!

[@bradknowles846]

If you like rocks, when you hit Michigan you should check out Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

That’s so cool, you’re maybe the third or fourth person to suggest that! And that’s the only suggestion for Michigan I’ve gotten! I’m definitely going now 🙌

[@lornadunne526]

Get those ticks off you! Great video of my home state site!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

[@outdoorstours]

So beautiful upload, great nature footages, thanks for sharing dear. Have a wonderful week.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh thank you! It was a wonderful place to attempt to capture!

[@dianaverhulst3407]

Illinois is my home state. :) I know all those places you visited. I live in a small town on the Rock River where there's a neat little state park. Thanks for coming by!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh cool!! Illinois was great!

[@whatsthatguydoin8603]

Wow, what a beautiful place. I'd love to walk those trails. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Thank you!! I really love making these! 😊

[@whatsthatguydoin8603]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces Me too. I do trail walking, and fishing on my channel. I started 2 months ago, and it’s been a lot of fun.

[@missionaries7575]

I must go it’s beautiful

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yeah!! I really hope you get to someday, it was really diverse!

[@DesGreene]

Looks like you're getting to see some really cool places already! Great video👍 Ticks 👎👎 Beer 👍👍👍😁

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Yeah!! And it’s only going to get better as I get to the states that are famous for their hiking!

[@snakeboren4814]

I Live bout 30 Miles ftom Both those Parks Maddie !!!!

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Cool! They were awesome!

[@snakeboren4814]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces 👍...U look great in Shorts !!!!

[@rigidchop]

Turnpike troubadours

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

What’s that?

[@rigidchop]

@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces the band you were talking about. Long hot summer day.

[@BeerinBeautifulPlaces]

Oh yeah!! Hahaha I totally forgot I mentioned that in this video! Haha, good song!