Matthiessen State Park, Illinois | 4K drone and time lapse footage

Canyons, streams, prairie and forest amaze visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately 4 miles south of Utica and 3 miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology, as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations, amazing waterfalls and great short hikes inside and outside the canyon. All of this in about an 1 hour drive from Chicago.
4K drone footage done with DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Ground footage done with GoPro Hero4. Time Lapses are done with Canon 5D MKIII.
Edited in Lightroom 5 and Premiere Pro.
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[@TAPPChannel]

Great shots... We need more your Time Lapse videos...

[@chrisbiela]

Thanks. Would love to do more when I get a chance to be out more:)

[@aerialsbyavery]

Beautiful footage! Awesome time lapses and editing was on point! Well done👍

[@chrisbiela]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate it.

[@paweldrozd1063]

Awesome video!!! What song did you use for the background? It’s beautiful!

[@chrisbiela]

Thanks for compliments. I do not remember the song name. I am sure it is from EvatoMarket.

[@jacesworldhollywood4816]

Lol funny wish u new the real cool history and adventures in starve rock and matthuessen park. I'm from ottawa get ahold of me if you want to no history and old run down towns. Stories on a guy how is hammered babies on trees people who died drunk on the turns driving drinking and driving with friends high school. Look my page up I have a haunted house where Abraham Lincoln stayed like I said I work in starve rock alot of cool stuff here

[@chrisbiela]

I'm sure there is. Love the area. Drove many times to Starved Rock in different seasons. Will keep that in mind and check out your info for my next visit. Thank you very much and best regards.

[@emmal885]

…drones aren’t permitted in Matthiessen, so… kinda 👎 to ignore rules that exist for the safety of the habitat and wildlife.

[@chrisbiela]

I'm with you on that one Emma. Thanks
No harm to the wildlife or habitat occurred at that time. Just so you know.

[@emmal885]

@@chrisbiela but you would not be aware of the harm it causes, and you aren’t with me, because you used a drone when they’re prohibited.

[@SimonDuxMedia]

Fantastic locations. Looks really beautiful. I like it. Thank you for sharing. I do time lapses as well. Keep it up. Greetings from Germany

[@chrisbiela]

Thank you very much. It is amazing park with short hikes and lots to see. Greetings from Chicago.

[@marksmith4892]

You went through all that effort in the winter when the leaves aren't in bloom??

[@chrisbiela]

Yes. Freeze happens only in the winter and I was late. Waited for better weather. That is one thing. Another, .... all this effort would not be possible when the leaves are in bloom. Traffic in this park increases significantly in spring, summer, and fall months. Would have to close the park for that project, which is impossible. I tried.

[@andrewjamesokey7559]

Wonderful work! Thanks for sharing it!

[@chrisbiela]

Thank you for watching and compliments.

[@Benfilms]

Beautiful park and wonderful captured with a drone and great timelapses.

[@chrisbiela]

Thanks Ben. It was challenging to carry all that equipment and definitely I was dressed up to much but it was a great day outdoor.

[@AndyFelbab]

Dope! I just shot slow motion there. But a drone would be fun

[@chrisbiela]

Yes. Really a nice place to be creative.

[@_N0_0ne]

Beautiful

[@chrisbiela]

Gorgeous place.

[@mtully07]

Heading out there tomorrow. Haha says drones aren’t allowed in the park but I can see it’s possible 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chrisbiela]

Hope you had a great time. Beautiful place.