Inside a charming log cabin set on a 40-acre plot of land in the northeast corner of Utah, Karin Hollebeke is hard at work, creating scenes of the Old West that have found their way into the hearts—and homes—of collectors throughout the country. The former cattle ranch, located 40 miles from Vernal, and situated at an altitude of 7,000 feet, attracts an impressive variety of wildlife.

It’s the perfect setting for Hollebeke, who has spent most of her career capturing scenes of the historic American West. She and her husband Wayne, who passed away last year, moved from El Paso, Texas, to Utah in 1978 and purchased the property for their home in 1991. They quickly fell in love with everything Utah has to offer. That includes stunning views of mountains and valleys, as well as opportunities for hunting and what Hollebeke describes as “blue ribbon fishing,” which attracts visitors from throughout the country. “I just love it here,” she says.

Read the full article in the January/February 2026 issue.

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