Have you ever wondered what your favorite Ohio amusement park looks like in the winter?

With seemingly never-ending whompings of snow and arctic air, the ghost town parks turn into winter wonderlands seen up close by only a few lucky workers.

So, while your mind may be set on the summery coasters and slides, know that these places can be just as beautiful in the off-season.

This article appears in Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2014.

Anne Nickoloff, a blogging intern, helps produce online content for Scene Magazine. She studies English and Psychology at Case Western Reserve University, and is involved with campus media. In her free time, Anne enjoys skiing, knitting, and exploring Cleveland.