Heaven on Earth: 9 Beautiful Places above the Ohio River (Southern Indiana)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2023
- One of the most beautiful, heavenly roadtrips you can take in Southern Indiana: a visit to 9 of the most amazing high-up Ohio River vistas! From Madison to Mount Vernon, this film covers over 200 miles of exceptional views, many you may have never heard of!
Down at J.T Myers , they use to have a path that you could walk out onto one of the locks. At night time , watching the barges come in and through was really cool. Even just standing by the rails andnfeeling the cool night breeze with something feel.
Just a beautiful, enchanting place, and a place that’s always a breath of fresh air. 🙂
I knew Clifty Falls as soon as you pulled in ! Born & raised in Hanover ❤
That tower used to be taller ! 😉
I’ve been up that tower several times, and it seems to get sketchier each time. Or maybe that’s just me getting older and losing my cat-like balance? 😃
@@AdventureswithRoger they took a couple of levels down back in the 90's . I think they were too rusty but , nobody at the park is gonna say that ! Lol
Damn Roger! One of your best & most well produced videos yet. I've pinned these locations to my map to visit when I have the chance. Thank you for gracing the archives of youtube with your presence & filmmaking! ☮️❤️ Southern Indiana is a magickal realm full of wonder & mystery. It is very sacred land indeed. You are helping the world realize this!
Thank-you, Jimi! I know the river has blessed my soul, and I didn’t know about any of these places, for nearly 40 years! 🙂
Beautiful vistas. Thank you.
When I first found this channel, I assumed the videos were created by some large professional agency. You are very talented in a range of areas. And these videos are exceptionally well done and narrated. What fantastically beautiful places you've found. Just watching them is stunning, how much more to actually see them in person. thanks for the highlights - I think if I lived on those river highlands, there wouldn't be a place in the world I'd rather be.
Thank-you John! I lived in such a different place, for over 30 years of my life: nothing like this. To be able to jump in the car, and be there in 20 minutes, is a blessing I never knew I needed! It’s my sincere pleasure to share these wonderful places. 🙂
Beautiful
Very, very inspirational. I've decided to plan a road trip to these areas on account of this video. I need to squeeze in Evansville to finally see the LST-325, the boat my grandfather travelled on during WWII.
Thank-you, Dave! I’m slowly assembling a large segment about Southern Indiana roadside attractions. There are a ton! Lots of great things to see.
Some time ago, I did a segment about the LST-325. Such a great living museum, maintained by salt of the earth people. 🙂
LST 325 (Evansville, Indiana)
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Thank you for sharing. :)
We sure do live in a beautiful part of the country! We don’t appreciate the beauty enough. Thanks for the reminder!
It’s become a beautiful set of memories, that I’d never known, if I hadn’t taken the chance in 2009. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger where did you move here from?
I grew up in Greenwood, Indiana, lived at Columbus for 5 years, moved to Floyd County in 2009.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I have family roots in southern Indiana and love the area. I can set and look at the Ohio all day long.
I love the Ohio river! I’ve hit every small town and village along it’s path, from Lawrenceburg to Mount Vernon. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done for my spirit, creating so much peace and wonderful memories. I’d recommend it to anyone! 🙂
My favorite southern Indiana spot to view the Ohio River is Ashland Park in Jeffersonville. At night it is especially beautiful.🌃
That really is a beautiful spot! I’ve filmed there on numerous occasions, and took some out-of-town friends there one evening. The Louisville skyline and weather were perfect! 🙂
One of my favorite autumn Looovulle views by far! Go cats! 😊
I now know where my roadtrip is gonna be! Thanks for the ride along!
My pleasure, Leo!
My Dad was born near Vevay and lived in Madison as a boy. My Grandmother stayed in the area so I visited very often. They are now all in the Vevay cemetery. I love Southern Indiana and still take drives to for the views and the memories.
I was just over at Vevay, on the weekend: beautiful country!
As kids, we rode bikes throughout the bluffs overlooking Ohio River in Goshen, KY. And a lot of duck hunting.
I don’t believe I’ve ever been through Goshen, Kentucky. But I’ll bet there are lots of legends there, being across from Charlestown, Indiana!
I would have loved to seen Rose Island in its heyday. We love Charlestown SP! And Goshen Nature center, library and a general store hold a lot of memories for me. Thanks Rodger!
@@chiefdan It’s an awesome area! Several people have asked when I’ll do a Prince Madoc film. Slowly making progress, but it’s a massive project for sure!
Great!! I’m just leaning about Madoc from you. There’s another devil’s backbone on private property in Harrison county above Indian Creek.
@@chiefdan There are 4 Devils Backbones in Indiana, believe it or not! The very first I encountered was at Shades State Park, on one of the trails. I didn’t think much about it at the time, but it was a pretty drastic drop if I’d slipped. The other one you can drive on, it’s in Lawrence County.
Oh my goodness! The call of the beautiful mighty Ohio River! Gets me every time….
Thanks for sharing this Roger! 🏞️🦋✅
And to think, I only knew of one of these, until 6 years ago! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger This episode reminds me of one of my very favorite books “The Shantyboat Journal” by Harlan Hubbard. He and his wife were artist from Payne Hollow, KY-across river from Madison. Harlan is often considered “Kentucky’s Thoreau” and lived a simple, beautiful life on the banks of the Ohio. They took many journeys down the Ohio in his self built shanty boat and this book tells the story of the journey. It’s really inspiring and incredible. We went over to Harlan and Anna’s cabin site many years ago. They way they lived and worked on the river property is just magical to me. I think about their story every time you feature Madison and the river in your movies. I’ve often wondered if someday you might venture across river to Kentucky and perhaps feature the Hubbards 🙂🏞️
Safe travels to you Roger, the fam and I look forward to seeing your next adventure!
@@indianamichelle7216I was just over at Brandenburg on Saturday filming a little. I’ve considered expanding my content into Kentucky, and have filmed numerous places from Fort Knox to Frankfort.
From someone who used to run the river, that section of the Ohio around the Madison area is one of the prettiest sections of the river. I've not been as far downriver as Canolton, but it looks like a prerry section too. Nice video.
Thanks Michael! I used to work with a guy, that planned to retire early, buy a boat, and do Ohio River tours. I should look him up, as that would be a grand, beautiful adventure!
Roger, you are a wonderful tour guide and with a great voice. ❤️ ♥️
Thank-you Linda! ☺️
Wow! Not only are the views spectacular, but the beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine really enhanced the scenery!
I was very blessed with PERFECT weather, for this one. Much like today!
That was so cool. Thank you for sharing. It reminds me of some of the places on the Ohio that I was with my parents on their boat. Seeing those scenes brought it to a new perspective
I love bringing back good memories! My know I’ve enjoyed these spots on many occasions.
I need to go back. I missed a couple of those places. Beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for taking us along, Roger 😊
My pleasure, Robin! This time of year is sensational for all of these places!
Absolutely beautiful and we typically don’t think of Indiana of having vistas and beautiful cliffs, because parts like Illinois are so flat . Thanks for sharing. After leaving Indiana maybe Lewis and Clark headed out west to Missouri?
They did indeed! They met up with more people in Illinois, and made the rest of the historic journey out west.
This is fantastic! Soooo peaceful to view. Time does slow down. I sent this one to my younger sister. Thank you Roger! Fantastic work!
Thank-you, Monica!
I just got a new lead, I think you’ll love it: St. Joseph’s Holy Family Gods Country, at Bristow, Indiana. Looks like they have a grotto and other exceptional things to see. Above all: an awesome place to pray!
@@AdventureswithRoger I look forward to that! 🌹
The French fur trappers considered the Ohio to be a tributary of the Wabash. The Wabash River was much more useful to the trappers because it provided an easy postage to Lake Erie near Ft Wayne.
I’ve did many segments about the Ohio, Blue, Lost, and White Rivers, but only a few along the Wabash. There’s some pretty interesting stories to be told about it, with European exploration at least as early as the 1600’s. Someone was telling me about French fur trader stashes, where they’d bury furs and winter supplies, for their return trip. That would be an awesome find!
We done the Dollar Store all over Indiana. We went to Vevay. I have been there may times. I love that area.
Vevay’s a beautiful, underrated part of the state. I’ve made a few films there, and found it very relaxing. 🙂
Well that certainly added some relaxation to my Tuesday afternoon. I love quiet places like those. Great video Rodger thanks for taking us on the adventure.
Would recommend this road trip to anyone! Truly a wonderful trip. 🙂
Thank you so much for showing Battletown! That's where the cabin is i want. I couldn't see it but i knew it was there. You showed the area really good. Have a nice evening.
Thank-you Chris! Lots of great places to explore. I get many tips for new adventures, whenever I post: a gift that keeps on giving!
That's some beautiful views good video i enjoyed it . Never been to them places going to have to check it out sometime . I love the quiet.
Really beautiful places for sure
Great video and camera work!! I will be visiting these someday. Thanks Rodger 🙂👍
My pleasure!
I can’t say how tickled I was to see so many old stomping grounds in this one, Roger! I would hunt Hovey and then always go enjoy a sunset at John T Myers…it’s truly is a special vista. The cypress maze in the lake there is well worth the trouble to take along a canoe and paddle out for a special sunset as well. Thank you again so much for all these wonderful productions!
My pleasure! I’ve truly enjoyed all of these places, and what they’ve brought to my life.
SO many beautiful places I've enjoyed! A couple of decades ago, my daughter-in-law's Mom went to Clifty Falls with her dog, dog went chasing a squirrel, jumped over a fence at the falls, fell SEVENTY FEET!!! Thankfully, dog survived, but required very expensive treatment, & was pretty messed up. Thanks!!
Clifty Falls is one of the most beautiful, deadly places in Indiana! As a guy in my 20’s, I did a lot of stupid stunts there, from walking on the creek beds, all the way to the edge of the falls, to rock climbing, and getting in a rock slide. Many people have died there, I always try to warn families to hold little ones hands.
Another great video.
Thank-you!
Wooooaahhh there,,,, Somebody got a really nice camera......I have always loved your southern indy vids even if you've never been in Buckner's (Salamander) cave 😂😂
I love caves, up to the point where I start thinking “Floyd Collins died doing something like this”. 🙂 I know people that have navigated flooded chambers, with only 3 inches of air space, and have squeezed through 10 inch gaps. But I’m not one of those people! 😃
I love your videos! This is fun because I’m imagining my ancestors floating down the Ohio river on flatboats as pioneers and early settlers to Kentucky and Indiana 😀I’ve researched my family tree and I have many ancestors who were early settlers to this part of our country!
My family came to Indiana about 1856, because Daniel Boone made a score of bad land surveys. They lost hundreds of acres and just wanted a new start! But, I’m glad they did. It’s a beautiful part of the country! 🙂
I think some other serene vistas to check out would definitely be Indian Hill Dam Overlook Park and the Old Lock and Dam Park in Newburgh, IN, and Reitz Hill on the West Side of Evansville. I love eagles bluff and the overlook; very worthy inclusions.
I’d travelled all the way over to Lawrenceburg’s Riverwalk, but the footage came out looking like a straight canal. Newburgh from the hill was not bad, but a straight shot. Had not heard of Indian Hill and Reitz Hill!
Overlook park here in Newburgh is over grown so bad that you can only see the very top of the dam.
But , when it's cleaned up , it is a great view
Well, obviously you read my mind prior to yesterday's poll. Thnak-you for this, AwR! I loved each Southern Indiana/Ohio River moment. I must watch this again soon.
Tons of peaceful places along the Ohio River! 🙂
Thank You..Super quality of full frame captures
Thank-you!
After another hectic Monday, this relaxing video was much appreciated.
Always a pleasure to share these beautiful places! 🙂
Man this brings back memories. I lived in Tell City, IN and worked at that Hawesville,KY papermill from ‘95-‘98.
Been to Christ of the Ohio at night.
Funny tidbit of info. Perry County IN where I lived didnt change time back but KY where I worked did. Try getting used to that.
Don’t know if I ever could! Perpetually off balance. I’ve used the difference in Louisville and Spencer County time too get up later for these adventures!
Ty Sir 🏆 🙏 👴
My pleasure, Richard!
I drove this route today. It was worth it. Thanks for inspiring me.
My pleasure! It was a really nice day to do it!
I was kind of worried about the old one lane bridge. 66 was a fantastic road.
@@NewCastleIndiana Lots and lots to see. And every season shows more. Once all the leaves fall off the trees, you’ll see a great deal more of the river, from high up places, un-encumbered, just not as colorful.
Been there . Bev from Mitchell Indiana . But went to Bedford north Lawrence.. but nice park Roger'.😊
great video rioger been to a lot of those places as i have roots in tell city my wife loved our trips and stays at derby on the river the view and food are excellent at the overlook resturant dont forget there pie thanks for making this
My pleasure, Charlie! My aunt and uncle have lived at Tell City for over 40 years, they can’t think of ever living somewhere else. They frequent the Barge Inn, pretty often!
I covered Derby, many years ago. Incredibly quiet and peaceful! Just a great stop.
I’ve ate at the Overlook several times, it’s always been great! And the view: you can’t beat it!
Thank you again.
Always a pleasure to share these
Beautiful video! Both scenery-wise and narration.
Thank-you!
Awesome Roger! I see at least 3 fall photography trips there.
Bring snacks, it’s quite a drive! 🙂
Your channel has helped me find new adventures to try. Thank you
This area has been awesome to explore, would recommend to anyone!
Thank you for this! I plan to visit soon.
My pleasure! These really are some worthwhile, beautiful places! 🙂
Loved the video Roger!
Thanks Edward! Thought you might recognize some places down by where you live. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger I have been to many of them
Lots of places for peace. 🙂
I grew up on the upper Ohio River and still live there 65 years now. I bought the property I grew up on that had two houses on it. One much nicer than the one I grew up in and bought the property as an adult. The old house is gone and my garage is there. I live in the other that the property owner used to live in.
It’s truly a wonderful place, and a world totally unknown to central Indiana people: I was one of them, until 2009! 🙂
At your scenic drive/Schooner Point site...my former father in law had a small cabin there, now replaced by a house that sits directly behind you. A crew of us were there every weekend enjoying the view.
It’s an awesome view that I found, completely by accident! I was trying to drive any available road along the Ohio River, to film whatever small towns and scenery I could get. When I looked at that sign, I immediately had to leave the car and check it out!
@@AdventureswithRoger It's very nice, I have some wonderful memories there. And bravo for your amazing production of your videos.
@@loish.7923 The last six years, that I’ve been documenting Southern Indiana, have been some of the best of my life. I’ve seen amazing places and have met wonderful people! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger Thank you for sharing with the world.
Roger, I cannot express my gratitude of what you do. We use your channel to talk about our Indiana weekend getaways. Thank you sir is all I can say here. By the way, did you make it to the Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi mounds?
My pleasure to share these wonderful places!
I did make it to Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi! I actually included it in my documentary “Footsteps of the Ancestors”.
It’s here at 12:05
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@@AdventureswithRoger I must've missed it. Thank you! I left a comment on there :)
I used to live in "Nahbany", as the local accent reveals. Quite a history, and great memories. Thanks.
I have filmed New Albany, over a year ago, have yet to edit it all!
@@AdventureswithRoger I lived in an 1850 house, overlooking the river, there.
@@darrellborland119 so much has changed at New Albany. If I wait too long, I’ll have to re-do a lot!
@@AdventureswithRoger I hear you. I lived there in mid 90's. nice memories of walking the river walk.
They are expanding the river walk, all the way over to Clarksville! I hope to someday ride a bike to Jeffersonville!
I was born and raised in Fayette County. My great-great-grandfather was one of the founding fathers of Aurora. The Catholic Church has beautiful stained glass windows with our family name on them.
I did a segment about Hillforest Mansion, at Aurora, several years ago. Lots of historic buildings in that town!
@@AdventureswithRoger my great-great-grandfather built all those big stone walls you see all over Aurora.
@@neilschipper3741 I’ve loved every visit to Aurora! It started about 30 years ago, when I saw a brochure about the mansion. I was single at the time, and my Mother loved old mansions, so we took a road trip.
Hillforest Mansion (Aurora, Indiana)
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Headed to Magnet next weekend if the weather is nice. Guess I'll need to add Buzzards Roost to my list as well.
Buzzard Roost is either completely deserted or over-ran with illegal camping, it never seems to be anything in between. 😃
Beautiful. I wonder if you know how valuable such a video is to someone who finds it difficult to make such trips anymore? ( it is valuable)🙂Thank you
I have a cousin that’s in her 90’s, used to go everywhere in Southern Indiana, but can’t anymore. I think of her often when I make these videos, hoping I can bring back good memories and adventure to everyone! 🙂
Here’s some relaxing videos I’ve made in the country, no narration:
youtube.com/@AWRMomentofpeace?feature=shared
@@AdventureswithRoger May God bless and keep you. Thanks again 🌼
We just did an extended 4 day weekend and was able to visit a couple of these. So beautiful. Madison,Hanover, Corydon, Brandenburg, Horseshoe Bend Levenworth, Derby,Rome, Cannelton Troy, St Meinard, and Jadper. Stayed one of the nights at Kintner House. We didnt go to Clifty since my wife and I both agree it needs its own visit of a couple days. Great video! your prior videos are what inspired our recent trip!
So many wonderful places! I’m working on a segment about roadside attractions, that I hope will capture all the hidden good stuff! 🙂
I live an hour and a half from Madison but I have never spent much time there, think I'm going to have to plan a trip soon
Don’t put it off, it’s amazing! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger I did go to clifty falls and Madison last weekend with my daughter and had a great time
Outstanding! This time of year, the greenery makes everything beautiful! That whole area will look like a different place, once fall comes around. Early fall colors make it a wonderland. Late fall, when all the leaves drop, and you’ll see things that were hidden by foliage. Depending on when you go, you get s different park! 🙂
Just really glad that you and your daughter went!
Just seeing these places inspired me! I must see the Christ of the Ohio! And that overlook..... Your term a "spiritual experience" is exactly how I feel seeing places of tranquility and beauty in my native Ohio, and in Kentucky. I have yet to travel Indiana. (well I tried but my ex got so grouchy, Seems he didn't have the same fascination as I. A very funny story on that, but the comment would be a book)
After watching your secret cave under the Ohio river, do You think the dams may have flooded the entrance to the cave possibly?
I must see these places and more before i can check that list.
We have Indiana cave systems with dry passages under wet ones, so anything is possible! 🙂
By all means make Indiana a trip! It’s not real far from fall leaf time!
Clifty Falls is gorgeous.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited Clifty Falls! Truly remarkable place
@@AdventureswithRoger I live in Seattle, and will be making my second pilgrimmage to southern Indiana this September. Magical area.
@@SidLaw500If you can do some rough hiking, there’s several other amazing places in southern Indiana:
- Yellow Birch Ravine (East) has a natural arch and many caves
-Yellow Birch Ravine (West) has some wonderful waterfalls if it’s rained the night before. Be prepared to walk through streams to reach the waterfalls at the end of the ravine.
- Hemlock Cliffs is a beautiful ravine with huge rock faces and one of the biggest rock shelters in the state
- Spring Mill State Park has a beautiful pioneer village, many caves, and if you’re up to a vigorous set of stairs: the beautiful Donaldson cave. It has a nice ramp, you can walk over the stream and into the cave if you want. It does get wet and slippery, and you’ll need a flashlight.
@@AdventureswithRoger Thanks!
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I bet the fishing is good in that river!
I’ll bet you’re right! 🙂
some of the best at deere creek at cannelton
Floyd Knobbs is gorgeous, jusy saying
Much of Southern Indiana is amazing country. When we lived in Greenwood, my wife young doctor said he wanted to retire at Floyd’s Knobs. At that point, I’d never heard of that funny sounding place! But now that I live here, I can’t disagree!