Rose Island — Local services in River Bluff

Went up here on a whim with the wife since we were close by on a random road trip. There wasn't a gate fee maybe because it was later in the day. We didn't get to do the whole trail since my wife was feeling out of breath because of the cold. We got to a point where we saw the warning sign about the steep path. They should probably have this posted at the trailhead and not a ways into the trail... Nonetheless, I will be...

This was such a cool experience! An abandoned amusement park in the middle of Charlestown State Park. Not much of the amusement park remains, however, there are many informative signs and audio clips throughout to tell you the history. Getting to the site is a bit treacherous as it’s a steep decline- be cautious if you have mobility issues or other limitations. In total the walk was about 1...

Reviewed this under Charlestown State Park. This place is awesome! I really think the state of Indiana should do something to resurrect Rose Island Amusement Park! Who is with me? Let's start a petition! Totally serious. If you think this is a good idea, get a hold of me and I'll get the...