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Solar Eclipse The bull greeted us this morning. He was up early for the continental breakfast of sweetgrass and complaint around the truck. A bit cranky in the early morning hour, he huffed and snorted. Perhaps he was mad that we hogged the bed last night. The night...

Castle Valley and Manti-La Sal National Forest Dave’s Syndrome kicked in today. And it was nasty. We didn’t set up to plein air until the hottest part of the day. I began to realize that my body had a very difficult time regulating. I guzzled gallons of water. I...

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 lands is that often every direction you face is...

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 rested my eyes for a bit longer. It had been a warm slumber,...

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 see, I really liked the composition but it was difficult...

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 their morning arrival. Grape Jelly in Moose Valley After...