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History & Culture
 
Ponderosa pine peeled by Ute or Apache people in the 17th or 18th century
NPS Photo by Scott Hansen
Ponderosa pine tree historically peeled for food or medicine by American Indian tribes. Over 100 of these living artifacts are found around Great Sand Dunes.
Great Sand Dunes has been a cultural crossroads for millenia.  Please visit our feature pages on history and culture.
The Memory Oasis
The Memory Oasis
Oral history of longtime residents of the area
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Surge flow, Medano Creek  

Did You Know?
Medano Creek, flowing at the base of Great Sand Dunes, is one of the few and best places in the world to experience "surge flow", where creek water comes in rhythmic waves.
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Last Updated: September 21, 2006 at 13:35 EST