Minnesota History
Before it became the symbolic figure of the United States, the Bald Eagles history in Minnesota has been filled with tragedies and triumphs. When settlers first came to Minnesota, bald eagles were considered a nuisance that competed with humans for fish. The Minnesota Bald Eagle population was nearly lost forever with the introduction of DDT shortly after World War II.
Today, the Bald Eagle in Minnesota has made a dramatic recovery. Through tireless conservation efforts, the Bald Eagle has gone from nearly extinct in Minnesota to over 2,300 breeding pairs today.
Rules of Ride:
- All park rules apply to this ride.
- Only one rider is allowed on the slide at a time.
- Riders must wait for the green light to flash, or the slide attendant's instruction before entering the flume.
- Riders must ride feet first, on their back.
Rider Restrictions:
All ages and heights are welcome to use these. Anything that has the potential to scratch the slides such as lifejackets, necklaces, shorts with zippers, etc. are not allowed.
Fun Fact:
This slide begins at the 10th floor of the slide tower, and travels down 5
floors. There are 136 stairs up to the top of the Eagle's Nest.
Ride Rules:
Open to everyone
This single rider enclosed body
slide is the fastest body slide
at the Water Park of America.
This slide begins at the 10th floor
of the slide tower, and travels down 5
floors where the rider flies
out into a pool of water.
slide is the fastest body slide
at the Water Park of America.
This slide begins at the 10th floor
of the slide tower, and travels down 5
floors where the rider flies
out into a pool of water.