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Erica Olsen

Erica Olsen

About Erica Olsen

Erica Olsen lives in southwestern Colorado. She writes about travel and the outdoors, and she’s especially interested in the history behind Colorado’s amazing places.

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5 Reasons to Visit Mesa Verde this Winter

December 11, 2024 by Erica Olsen

In the A.D. 1200s, the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde were home to ancestral Pueblo Indian people. Today, visitors come from all over the world to explore the …

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5 Great Museums near Cortez, Colorado

October 2, 2024 by Erica Olsen

Southwestern Colorado is rich in archaeology and American Indian culture. Located near the towns of Cortez and Dolores, and Mesa Verde National Monument, …

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Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail

January 18, 2023 by Erica Olsen

When you need a break from snow and ice, try the red rock of McElmo Canyon and the Sand Canyon Trail in southwestern Colorado. The lower part of this trail in …

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