Have you ever been to a hundred year-old abandoned amusement park on an island? There’s one in Charlestown, Indiana and I’ve been there! Rose Island is an abandoned amusement park located along the Ohio River. It is accessible by crossing a foot bridge in Charleston State Park.

A century ago, Rose Island was considered the beauty spot of the Ohio Valley. The well-maintained gardens often seen at amusement parks have been replaced by nature along the rustic trails. Left behind are the remains of abandoned structures often hidden in the shadow of trees. Walk slowly through the abandoned park and look carefully through the forest. The beauty of Rose Island is still there along with some mystery.

“Times flies over us,
but leaves its shadow behind.”

– Nathaniel Hawthorne

The trail entrance to Rose Island is short but steep. The state park does have ADA assistance for those needing it. Call the Charleston State Park for more information. To see another image of shadows and nature, click on Sunshine and Shadows.

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