Road Trip

Which one is the Jackrabbit?



iPhone Photography in action!

 

Camping out in Holbrook, AZ

Hubbell's Trading Post

 

Cattle drive just west of Bluff, Utah.



Mammoth & Bison?

We decided to do a little detour on our way to Bluff.  We drove east on I-40 but got off to see Jackrabbit Trading Post on Old Historic Route 66 before heading to Petrified Forest National Park.  We spent the night at the Wigwam in Holbrook...a once in a lifetime experience...with the emphasis on "once".  The next day we stopped at Hubbell's Trading Post and admired the gorgeous rugs.  Just before getting to Bluff, we ran into a cattle drive with several cowboys and a cowgirl.  The next day along the San Juan River, we searched for and found mammoth and bison petroglyphs allegedly 11,000 to 13,000 years old.  Amazing!

Bluff Arts Festival

October 22-23 was the annual Bluff Arts Festival. Kate Aitchison and Ann Kramer were two of the featured artists at the Cow Canyon Trading Post. Kate was showing her unique monotype prints, and Ann had a number of pieces made from recycled materials, such as coffee bags, bottles caps, and felted wool from old sweaters.

Bluff's first film fest was held Friday night, including a video about Katie Lee. Well-respected painter Shonto Begay was the festival's keynote speaker. An art walk on Saturday afternoon showed visitors the impressive diversity of artists associated with little Bluff City.

Additionally, art workshops were held each day. I got involved by teaching a digital photo class on Sunday morning. Don't miss next year's art festival. Go to www.bluffutah.org to see what events are coming up.

Got Plaster?

The first layer of adobe plaster is on the strawbale shed in Bluff. Next Spring, I hope to see you there to get "plastered" when we do the inside. :-)