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Austin-Lehman Adventures Travelogue
RESOLUTIONS IN 2008
"See the World, Be More Active, and Make Memories with My Family..."		JANUARY 8, 2008
SEE THE WORLD WITH AUSTIN-LEHMAN
We're always updating our list of destinations and departures to serve you better. Whether you're looking to experience the natural beauty of America's Great Northwest, the exotic wilderness of Southern Africa, or the magical culture and sweeping vistas of South America, we've got you covered. Have something else in mind? We're always interested in feedback from you, so please let us know where you'd like to go next »
HIKING, BIKING, PADDLING
ALL IN A DAY'S ADVENTURE
Vacations with Austin-Lehman don't mean sitting around and seeing the world through a car window. We incorporate activities like biking, hiking, and paddling into our adventures. On many of our trips you can do all three! We've even designed specific trips for different activities and activity levels. If you've resolved to be more active in 2008, we're here to support your resolution. View all of our trips by activity type »
ALA IS YOUR SOURCE FOR FAMILY VACATIONS
For over 20 years we have been guiding families on amazing adventures together. We'll take care of all the hassle and headache so you can spend your vacation enjoying one another. Our Montana Big Sky Family Adventure is one of the top 50 Tours of a Lifetime (National Geographic Traveler).
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Custom Adventure Trips
We love planning custom adventures tailored just for you!

You tell us what you want to do, how much you want to spend and how active you'd like to be, and we'll build it exactly your way.

Our specialty is making your dream a reality.

Our Custom Trip Experts can be reached at 1-800-575-1540 or via email at info@austinlehman.com.
WORLD CLASS ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
ALASKA FAMILYGALAPAGOS ISLANDSWHISTLER FAMILY
Experience the best of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Hike an active glacier, bike past thundering waterfalls and kayak bays in search of whales, seals and puffins. Top off the day with tasty s'mores, telling stories around a bonfire under an Alaskan midnight sun...
Learn more here »		Explore the Galapagos Islands from the comfort of a 20-passenger yacht. Hike to the top of an inactive volcano, come face to face with an ancient tortoise, observe sea lion pups at play, and snorkel alongside warm-water penguins...
Learn more here »		Explore the top of Whistler Mountain, taking in 360-degree mountain, glacier and meadow views.
Parents enjoy more challenging activities while kids horseback ride, play mini-golf, bungee trampoline and rappel...
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YOSEMITE FAMILYCANADIAN ROCKIES FAMILYYELLOWSTONE FAMILY
Hike forest trails atop granite domes and through the mist of thundering waterfalls. Learn the basics of rock climbing with the help of our professional instructors and experience the awe of Yosemite's grand sequoias...
Learn more here »		All the right ingredients for unforgettable family fun. Hike a glacier, learn to rock climb, raft down the Kananaskis river, bike serene forest paths, and horseback ride with true Alberta cowboys...
Learn more here »		The perfect family adventure! Hike into Yellowstone's backcountry through the spray of a thundering waterfall and a shooting geyser. Raft the Yellowstone River and take a trail high into the Montana Rockies on horseback...
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AUSTIN-LEHMAN ADVENTURES FEATURED RECIPE
There's a reason why our guests rave about our food. Whether served campfire-side or at a 5-star restaurant, our artfully prepared local eats are sinfully delicious!
Local Bites: Mole Enchiladas
Trip: Oaxaca, Mexico Adventure
Method:
  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken pieces. Grind in mortar and pestle garlic and salt, add to large pot and mix with water, add chicken mix well and simmer over medium heat 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from pot the cooking liquid, leave in the chicken and add olive oil turning chicken frequently until evenly browned, 15 -20 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, reheat in oven 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°.
  5. Line a cookie sheet with tin foil.
  6. Wash, dry the tomatoes and place with broken up head of garlic cloves -unpeeled and the onion slices on the sheet. Roast in the oven 5 minutes, then turn over and roast another 5 minutes or more until the skins blacken and blister on the tomatoes and the onions are soft...
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Recipe compliments of Reyna Mendoza of the Casa Sagrada.

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Ingredients (serves 6)
  • 8 pieces- Chicken, thighs, legs and breasts
  • 5 cloves- peeled garlic
  • 1 tsp.- salt
  • 2 cups- cold water
  • 1/4 cup- olive oil
  • 1/2 cup- raisins
  • 3/4 cup- sesame seeds
  • 10- whole almonds
  • 1- medium white onion cut in 1/2 inch slices
  • 1- whole head of garlic
  • 1 tsp.- oregano
  • 1 tsp.- thyme
  • 10- roma tomatoes
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