The paths to the First Friday Art Trail were filled with people walking in synchronized steps, avoiding traffic as we approached the tent stationed by Two Docs Brewing Co.
A grey Toyota Tacoma with a matching camper shell had its bed laid out, filled with plastic containers of what we would soon discover. We were greeted with an enthusiastic hello from Gabe Carrasco, the founder of Dying Breed Outdoors, as we ducked under the canopy.
Carrasco guided us through his setup, showing off the t-shirts he designed. Each shirt was detailed with an American bison and its skeleton shining through, the name “Dying Breed” referencing the history of the species in the southern portion of the great plains. His booth was decorated with books telling the history of the animal, which he quickly offered to let me borrow…