Abandoned amusement parks are some of the coolest (and scariest) places to visit.
I love looking at pictures of theme parks that used to be bustling with visitors but have now been left untouched for years. There is something really fascinating about them, and also something really eerie.
So when I saw this abandoned dinosaur theme park from the 1960s, I knew I wanted to take a closer look.
The Prehistoric Forest was once a thriving amusement park in Onsted, MI. But now, all of its dinosaur inhabitants have fallen into disarray, and the place is a complete ghost town.
These photos, as well as the story behind Prehistoric Forest, are truly amazing and terrifying. Let's just say I wouldn't want to stumble upon this dinosaur park in the middle of the night.
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Prehistoric Forest still stands closed and abandoned in the woods of Onsted, MI.
The park originally opened in 1963 on an eight-acre stretch of land.
The park eventually closed for good and was abandoned around 1999.
In its heyday, the park featured a waterfall, a volcano, and a waterslide.
There was even a safari train ride that would take visitors on a tour of the dinosaur-filled forest.
At the end of the train ride, visitors could dig for fossils and examine dinosaur bones.
The once-exciting amusement park featured 15 enormous dinosaurs that were created by James Q. Sidwell, who also created statues for several other American dinosaur parks.
Having remained untouched for over 15 years, Prehistoric Forest remains a terrifying destination for fans of abandoned theme parks.
The park is scary by day, but even scarier in the dark. Luckily, fences and motion detectors have been installed to keep away trespassers.
But that hasn't stopped people from sneaking in to nab a peek. Rumors of hauntings and other strange activities have been shared all over the internet.
As recently as 2010, Prehistoric Forest was up for sale. But with rumors of hauntings and a forest full of dilapidated dinos, the abandoned park will likely remain a ghost town for a long time to come.
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