Gurnee in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Logger's Run

Six Flags Great America 50

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 19, 2026

1. Logger's Run Marker

Inscription. Logger's Run opened with Six Flags Great America on May 29, 1976, as one of the park's original Arrow Development log flumes. Located in Yukon Territory, the ride was designed as one of two interlocking flumes-paired with what is now AQUAMAN™ Splashdown-creating a signature dual-flume experience unique to the park.

In its early years, the ride featured a second drop flume, though this element was later closed. Despite evolving ride technology and newer attractions, Logger's Run has maintained its place as a long-standing guest favorite, offering a scenic, family-friendly journey through winding channels before its signature splashdown finale.

Erected 2026 by Six Flags Great America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1976.

Location. 42° 22.019′ N, 87° 55.904′ W. Marker is in Gurnee, Illinois, in Lake County. It can be reached from Six Flags Drive 0.7 miles south of Grand Avenue (Illinois Route 132). The marker is near the entrance to Logger's Run at Six Flags Great

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America. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee IL 60031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fiddler's Fling (within shouting distance of this marker); The Little Dipper (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great America Scenic Railway (about 400 feet away); The Wooden Coasters of Six Flags (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Little Dipper (about 500 feet away); Six Flags History of Resurrected Rides (about 500 feet away); Kiddieland Amusement Park 1929-2009 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Little Dipper (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gurnee.

More about this marker.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 19, 2026

2. Logger's Run Marker

This is one of several historical markers erected by Six Flags Great America in honor of the park's 50th anniversary. The park opened as Great America on May 29, 1976.

Also see . . . Logger's Run: Splash Your Way to Glory!. From the Six Flags website. (Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.