Aiden has spent her entire career creating the art the world wants to see. As the National Park Artist in Residence, she finally has the freedom to pursue her creative practice and share her unique perspective without molding it to fit an agenda.

With Jack’s help, Aiden seeks to understand border dynamics. She discovers the park is a place that is both abundant and barren, protected and open, hostile and full of peace.

This is Part Two.

Mountain Town: Aiden, Part One was published April 1, 2025.

Mountain Town: Aiden, Part II post on Substack

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