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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

January 21, 2023 By //  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 archaeology preserved at Mesa Verde National Park. The park …

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Snow-free Winter Hike on Sand Canyon Trail

January 18, 2023 By //  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 Canyons of the Ancients National Monument offers year-round …

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5 Museums of Mesa Verde Country

April 7, 2020 By //  by Erica Olsen

Southwestern Colorado is rich in archaeology and American Indian culture. The museums in this remote corner of the state preserve the story behind these sites. 1. Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center A …

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