Plein Air Public Lands: Day 8

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 8 By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Moab Challenges continued. I thought the day before had been difficult, but yesterday was a yawn compared to Day 8. We found a sweet camp and plein air location on Willow Springs road. The thing about Moab public...

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 7

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 7 By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Moab area Morning on the Klondike was pleasant and intense. Rex woke early to the moon setting deep on the horizon while a few faint stars followed. The dawning sky was intense with rich blues and purples. I...

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 6

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 6 By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Torrey area I couldn’t wait to get inside the truck this morning. Like waiting in a theater to see your favorite band play a show, I was eager to see Rex’s nocturne painting from the night before. From I could...

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 5

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 5 By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Uinta Mountains I have found my new favorite camp and plein air spot. I like to call it Moose Meadow or Crane Valley. The second morning in Moose Meadow, the Cranes woke us with their silvery duet, announcing...

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 4

Plein Air Public Lands: Day 4 By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Unita Mountains We survived! Our first night in the tent in a storm with wind and waves of rain. Rex lay awake praying to Dog for no leaks or drips and that the wind would not topple over our rooftop tent. I...