A Love Letter to Family Camping and Fishing in Illinois

Illinois Camping

For the Sporleder family, returning to beloved places like Rock Cut, Starved Rock, and Matthiessen State Parks creates a profound connection with their grandkids. Sharing their fishing traditions for Bluegill and Crappie, gathering around the campfires, and swapping stories, ensures this appreciation for place will endure for years.

This video is proudly produced in partnership with Enjoy Illinois.

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