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:

1. All park rules apply to this ride.
2. Only one rider is allowed on the slide at a time.
3. Riders must wait for the green light to flash, or the slide attendant’s instruction before entering the flume.
4. Riders must ride feet first, on their back.
5. Eye glasses, and goggles are not allowed on this ride.

Rider Restrictions:

Due to the minimal water that the slide terminates to, this slide has no height restrictions. Riders, however, must ride alone. Anything that has the potential to scratch the slides such as lifejackets, necklaces, shorts with zippers, etc. are not allowed.