Plein Air: Bitterroot Valley, Montana

Plein Air: Bitterroot Valley, Montana By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Summer was holding on strong, and the day was warm and bright. Rex and I had recently moved back to Missoula, Montana and were eager to explore areas unknown. Turning down a random road, we followed the...

Plein Air: Missoula, Montana

Plein Air: Missoula, Montana By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp A short drive from home, Rex and I decided to stay close on that Wednesday eve. Our location: Fort Missoula. The Fort was founded in 1877 when two companies of the U.S. Army’s Seventh Infantry were stationed...

Plein Air: Mission Valley, Montana

Plein Air: Mission Valley, Montana By: Kristina Lyn Heitkamp Typical weather in Northwestern Montana, the day started with looming clouds and threats of an autumn storm. We braved the shadows and headed to the Mission Valley. Our first stop: Kicking Horse Reservoir on...