
Upcoming Events

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
It's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
It's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
It's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Full Moon Hike
Great for first time Full Moon Hikers, Trail 2 is our easiest hike at 1.5 miles. We still recommend a hiking stick, good shoes and a red flashlight for this hike. Meet at the Clark Shelter.

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV


Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
IT's that time of year again for our Devil's Backbone Hike Series! This guided hike takes you beyond the public trails to a protected site known as The Devil's Backbone" a fantastic geological site full of mystery and lore! Each hike is limited to 12 people. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS HIKE VIA EMAIL@ JBeavin@DNR.IN.GOV


First Day Hike
Meet at the Rose Island parking lot for the first hike of the year led by park staff.

Devil's Backbone Guided Hike
An off-trail adventure, this 3-mile Guided Hike takes you to the Devil's Backbone, where you'll hear stories of the past. Limited to 12 People Per hike, you MUST EMAIL JBEAVIN@DNR.IN.GOV to Reserve your space!

The Legend of Prince Madoc
Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour Video Presentation about Prince Madoc, a Welsh Prince who is said to have lived on the Devil's Backbone.

A Summer's Day at Rose Island Video
Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about Rose Island, featuring stories told by those who were there.

Alien's in My Yard?
Come to the Nature Nook for this program all about Alien Plants that are invading our land!

Madoc in the America's Video
Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about Prince Madoc, a Welsh Prince who is said to have lived on the Devil's Backbone.

Devil's Backbone Hike
An off-trail adventure, this 3-mile Guided Hike takes you to the Devil's Backbone, where you'll hear stories of the past. Limited to 12 People Per hike, you MUST EMAIL JBEAVIN@DNR.IN.GOV to Reserve your space!

Devil's Backbone Hike
An off-trail adventure, this 3-mile Guided Hike takes you to the Devil's Backbone, where you'll hear stories of the past. Limited to 12 People Per hike, you MUST EMAIL JBEAVIN@DNR.IN.GOV to Reserve your space!

The Indiana Army Ammunition Plant Video Presentation
Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.

Board/Planning Meeting
Join us at the park office for our monthly board/planning meeting.


Rose Island Tour
Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.

Rose Island Tour
Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.

Rose Island Tour
Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.

Indiana Army Ammunition Plant Video
Come to the Nature Nook for this 1-hour video presentation about the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant which once occupied the land that is now Charlestown State Park.

A Haunting Good Time!
Our Annual Halloween weekend! Lots of volunteer needs. Details TBA

Rose Island Tour
Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.


Rose Island Tour
Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot for this Guided, 2-hour tour of Rose Island. Hikers are advised to arrive 10 minutes prior. Transportation provided down and back up the steep hill to Rose Island for those in need.