September 28,2007

Firewood Available at Sand Creek Site

By Craig Moore

The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) has announced that firewood can be picked up at the site from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., October 1-4, 2007.

This is cottonwood that has been gathered along Sand Creek, and averages 6-10 inches in diameter, and has been previously cut to average lengths of 4-6 foot. Chain saws are not necessary. No fee will be charged, although a collection permit must be signed. The firewood is piled alongside a dirt road approximately ½ mile north of the park’s main entrance gate.

To schedule access and obtain a permit, please contact ranger Karl Zimmermann at (719) 383-5014.

Firewood Gathering At Sand Creek Site

By Craig Moore

The National Park Service has announced that Kiowa County residents may gather firewood at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site on Wednesday, May 30 from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. This announcement is good for May 30 only.

Chain saws are not permitted since firewood has previously been blocked into manageable sizes. The wood is all cottonwood, is dead and downed, and has been piled along the park’s two-track road along the creek.

Firewood is for personal use only, and may not be resold. All gathering must be done with a prior permit. Permits and additional information are available by calling Park Ranger Karl Zimmermann at (719) 469-7728.

The National Park Service will accept a donation for each permit.

For general information about the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, please call the park at (719) 383-5051 or (719) 438-5916, or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/sand/ for updates and additional park news.