The BEST Hiking at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois!

Starved Rock State Park in Illinois has some of the best natural beauty and hiking in the whole state. Places such as French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon, and LaSalle Canyon will make you feel like you have left the Midwest. The Starved Rock provides excellent views of the Illinois River, and there are plenty of canyons to explore. Located only an hour and a half from Chicago, it is one of the perfect places to escape from the city and get lost in the wilderness!
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[@goldenretriever6440]

I once brought my dog to starved rock She was the happiest she had ever been She passed away in early 2022 but at least she was able to see this beautiful place in her time on this earth I miss you Sheila

[@thechampagneroom1]

I bet this place is even better on a weekday when kids are in school

[@WanderlustWellman]

That makes sense!

[@noramcv]

It is!

[@ColoradoMartini]

This looks delightful. You had me at the waterfall. Hey did you look at the boat! LOL.

[@WanderlustWellman]

The waterfalls were pretty nice! And wait there was a boat? I didn’t have any idea 😂

[@emilyslime2739]

i’m going this weekend i’m so excited, your video was super entertaining and helpful🙏

[@WanderlustWellman]

That's awesome, I hope you have an amazing visit and that the waterfalls aren't dry!

[@explorewithmartha6297]

Sky so blue 💙 N so green 💚great sharing, thanks 🙏🏾💐

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you my friend!

[@ArktikAkira]

Me and my family are actually going there tomorrow to see the waterfalls!

[@WanderlustWellman]

That’s wonderful, have a good time! 👍

[@DaBees]

wow.... amazing view from the top of the hill... thank you for taking us to these beautiful places 😍

[@WanderlustWellman]

The view was pretty great, thank you for watching the video! Hope you enjoyed seeing the sights here.

[@chrisatx6303]

Getting ready to head out now. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@WanderlustWellman]

Have a great trip!

[@OnVanLifeMode]

Great tour and video as always with lot of great tips and info! And creative and funny "look at that boat"! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 OMG cant stand those lines or really crowded hikes! It does takes away all the magic. 😔The idea is to go to connect with nature and find peace! The Canyon was indeed so beautiful and so much better in that sense!!!! "the last piss he took" OMG! LOL 😂😂😂😂😂😂That's a fancy hike with a beer bar! So cool! 😎 Really beautiful park! Have a great day!

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you so much! And yeah we didn’t enjoy the crowds either at times, but at least the people in the background provided said some humorous things for the video 😅 hope all is well with you!

[@user-iu9tf6kp5k]

It’s the flattest state of all . Wow ! Must be mini canyon, I’ll go there when plenty of rains so some day I will ❤ 6:56 6:56

[@AlphaTraveler1]

That is a beautiful place. Wow. Thanks for taking us with you. LIKE # 2. 👍👍👍👍

[@WanderlustWellman]

I thought it was too! Thanks for the watch and the like my friend

[@Iloverivals]

We are going here next Wednesday, thanks I needed a spoil so I can see is it is good or not, thanks!

[@WanderlustWellman]

No problem, hope you have a great trip!

[@mithzthecoolmom7012]

Hello 👋 dear friend..wow awesome park 🏞️..i love your adventures my friend.. thanks for giving us veiwers a good quality content and vedios..

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you so much my friend! I'm glad you enjoy my videos and adventures :)

[@ZaidWahiedthe13]

woooowww..what a place😍..starved rock state park.. i really love the waterfall and that was so cool when you sit at the top of the hill watched the waterfall,wow..and the Beer looks so good too,ahaaaa.. nice well,good to know about the park in Illinois..greeting ..i'm your new friend..and i will see you later,friend..

[@WanderlustWellman]

It is a gem of Illinois, I’m glad you enjoyed seeing it! Thank you for the watch and nice comment my friend 😀

[@ZaidWahiedthe13]

@@WanderlustWellman you right,really, that place deserves to be called a gem.. the place is beautiful and very popular, you're welcome,so nice to see you :)

[@walkingwithtamson]

That place is unbelievable! Loving the waterfall 😃. Great wee hike 🚶‍♀️

[@WanderlustWellman]

I agree! Glad you liked the waterfall, they are pretty special creations in nature huh?

[@walkingwithtamson]

@@WanderlustWellman That one was rather unique, stunning stuff

[@KoneTravelVlog]

What a great hike. Definitely on my bucket list

[@WanderlustWellman]

It was a great hike, a little crowded for my liking though!

[@RaniPetla]

Woow I wish I wanna visit ❤

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@RaniPetla definitely recommend it!

[@nicoperez9984]

shit ONLY an hour and a half away🤢🤢beautiful place tho

[@WanderlustWellman]

It's worth the drive in my opinion!

[@ivanmireles1568]

Hello there, I loved this video and I have a question for you. My family and I will be down there the 1st week of July and I was wondering if those waterfalls have any, some, or lots of water around that time of the year?

[@WanderlustWellman]

Glad that you loved the video! It's difficult for me to say because we visited in late May/early June, but it largely depends on the amount of rainfall and how hot and sunny the days have been. I'm sure it will be beautiful regardless!

[@chrisn262]

Was just there today June 17 and no waterfalls

[@RoB_88]

Beautiful views, nice video. Heading there tomorrow actually.. Also beautiful lady u got there 💯🌹

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks a lot, hope you have a great visit!

[@jimgoebel5348]

Remember Rock climbing, going in the water, and going off trail results in a $195 fine

[@WanderlustWellman]

Yikes, good to know!

[@pointofviewgr]

Great vlogging 👍 Amazing places!!! I like your adventures!

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you so much!

[@SR22003]

Oh...I thank you good idea

[@craigb4449]

Did you go on a weekend? Will to go early in the week to avoid people

[@WanderlustWellman]

I went on a weekend, and I would advise that your go early to avoid the crowds 👍

[@juscedric4679]

Great video! Did you look at that boat 😂

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thanks bro! And omg that kid was killing me 😂

[@curtyzzz]

it's beautiful. could have included some background info about why it is called starved rock (a bunch of indians starved on it because rival indians had them trapped, in a nutshell.)

[@WanderlustWellman]

That's a good point, thanks for sharing that background info!

[@MrMrsMemories]

nice video bro, thanks for sharing

[@WanderlustWellman]

Thank you!

[@juscedric4679]

Bro the way she was looking at you at 4:45 🤣

[@WanderlustWellman]

Haha that’s the way she always looks at me unfortunately 😂

[@franciscovelez1568]

😂😂😂😂 look at that boat

[@panzagreen731]

Just hiking? No riding bycicle?

[@libbyfletcher695]

I’ve been wanting to take my family to Hocking Hills State Park but this state park is a bit closer to us. Have you been to Hocking Hills? If so, would you recommend one over the other?

[@WanderlustWellman]

I’ve never been to hocking hills, but the scenery to me is very similar from pictures I’ve seen! I think hocking hills is bigger and has some longer hikes, so I would recommend hocking hills between the two! However, I still think Starved Rock is a great option for something closer

[@libbyfletcher695]

@@WanderlustWellman Thank you for the input. 😊

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@libbyfletcher695 no problem! I hope you and your family have a good time wherever you choose to go 👍

[@libbyfletcher695]

@@WanderlustWellman Thank you. We’re going to Colorado in a month and I’ve watched all our videos for the area and took notes. The videos are very helpful.

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@libbyfletcher695 no kidding, that’s amazing to hear! What places and things are you including in your trip? I get so excited when I hear people are visiting Colorado

[@dlansman]

They serve beer?

[@WanderlustWellman]

They do indeed!

[@vitorcsouza14]

How long did you spend at the park to make that loop?

[@WanderlustWellman]

Oh man, maybe 2 or 3 hours but we also chilled out at a lot of the spots along the way

[@vitorcsouza14]

@@WanderlustWellman thank you!! Good to know. Will be on the area late April so ima check it out. Thanks again ☺️

[@WanderlustWellman]

@@vitorcsouza14 that’s awesome, have a great time! In April I’m assuming that the waterfalls will be good due to the spring rain

[@vitorcsouza14]

@@WanderlustWellman good to hear! Do you think the trees will still be mostly dry? It will be April 28-29

[@randychappell5955]

Wish I knew if handicap people can get down to the canyons?

[@WanderlustWellman]

That's really difficult for me to say, maybe some parts of the park have handicap access. I'm sure you could find out on their website!

[@MrRatherino]

I. waiting to hear Edgar Lee Masters name invoked....

[@yennymunoz5114]

Could you share without the hitting and pushing shots? I like them but can't share them for what I would like to use your video.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Sorry I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to, could you elaborate a little more on that?

[@stumpdintallekt397]

@@WanderlustWellman​​⁠​⁠She is referencing the “violence” at 1:34 and 4:46; maybe she wants to share this with kids to prepare them for field trip there, who will make unrelenting jokes around this. There is definitely a bunch of shoving going around the cliffs.

[@IslandLaker]

Want more views, get that girl in your videos more often and let her speak.

[@WanderlustWellman]

Noted!

[@Potaville]

Love the church and the cooked buildings hiding in this video when you pretend to throw your gf off the building AKA cliff?