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| The Toughest Part is Going Home! |
| Montana Vacations: a Tribute to Our Beautiful Backyard • April 29, 2009 |
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| Snow-Capped Mountains, Big Skies and Real-Deal Cowboys |
Montana:
Big Sky country, and where Austin-Lehman Adventures calls home. We live
and breathe the land here (and raft, ride, bike and hike it, too) and
can't wait to give you the inside track on your next Montana vacation.
Montana has 77 named mountain ranges stretching from north to south.
Elk and antelope outnumber people two to one, but that’s just part of
the Montana appeal, where nature holds the winning hand. We've got real
cowboys (who haven't yet heard they're a dying breed), trout-filled
rivers, snowcapped mountains, geysers, hot springs, mud pots and
fumaroles. And then, of course, there's Big Sky and Paradise Valley,
the gateways to Yellowstone National Park – the most awe-inspiring 2
million acres on Earth.
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| Montana: Big Sky Country or America’s Last Best Place? |
Owner Dan Austin on Montana's (surprising) State Motto
Here's a bet you're bound to win – ask someone for Montana’s state
motto. Even if they've visited recently to climb mountains, raft
rivers, bike or hike, or to experience Yellowstone National Park, you
can bet them ten to one and still win a bundle.
Some will smile knowingly and take your wager, thinking "Big Sky Country"
is the answer. And boy does that moniker fit. Travel the state from its
green eastern prairies to its western white-capped peaks (a distance of
some 500 miles!) and you'll marvel at the immensity of open space and
big blue sky. But no matter the popularity of the nickname, and even
its presence on some highway signs, your bet's still safe.
Another friend might come up with "The Last Best Place,"
which has gained in popularity of late as everyone from recent college
grads to the just-retired look to live where they can have an active,
outdoor lifestyle while still enjoying the culture and convenience of
big towns and small cities. When everywhere else with all these
attractions seems to be full or quickly filling up, it's no surprise
that Montana's wide-open spaces have brought it the more recent
nickname of "the last" of the best places.
So what’s the real answer? You're going to be surprised, for it isn't in English, and unlike so many states' mottoes, it isn't Latin either...
Think you've got it? Click here to read more of Dan Austin's blog, "A Motto for Montana," and find out if you're right!
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| For Us, Montana is Home - for Adventurers, it's Paradise |
You've
probably figured out by now that Montana is a place we hold near and
dear to our hearts. If you ask us (and yes, we admit, we're a little
biased having lived here for 20+ years), there's hardly a better
playground for your next active vacation. Join us as we hike, bike,
horseback and raft deep into the heart of Big Sky Country's spectacular
mountains, valleys, rivers, canyons, parks and cities, and see for
yourself why we're so proud to call Montana home.
Curious to learn more? Contact us at 800.575.1540 or www.austinlehman.com
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For the second year in a row, Austin-Lehman Adventures was listed among the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth.” We're very proud to be counted among the best, coming in 13th out of 200 top companies and 3rd in the luxury category!
Family Adventure Vacations
We build in plenty of options and flexibility on our family trips so
you have the perfect blend of cross-generational activity, R&R,
comfort and excitement to satisfy adventurers of all ages.
Custom Adventure Vacations
 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.
Get Started
View a list of all of our multisport vacations in the Americas, Europe and Africa
Call an Austin-Lehman Custom Trip Expert today and we’ll put together an itinerary just for you: 800.575.1540 or via email at info@austinlehman.com.
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| AUSTIN-LEHMAN ADVENTURES FEATURED RECIPE |
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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: Pan Seared Veal Chop with Citron Sauce and Mushroom Risotto
Trip: Big Sky Family Adventure – Cowboys, Canyons & Campfires |
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For the Veal Chop
Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet, season veal chops with salt and
pepper, sear chops until golden brown and finish in 350-degree oven.
For Citron Sauce
Make roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Cook for two minutes and let cool.
Reduce white wine with shallots by half. Add stock, cream, lemon juice,
turmeric and bring to boil. Whisk in roux and let simmer for two
minutes.
For Mushroom Risotto
Heat broth and keep hot. Melt butter, sauté shallots and garlic, do not
brown. Add mushrooms and sauté 3 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat.
Add ½ cup broth, stirring constantly until dry. Add another ½ cup of
broth and cook stirring until dry. Repeat until all broth is used,
about 25 minutes. Finish with white wine, cream, Parmesan and parsley.
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Click here for the whole Pan Seared Veal Chop with Citron Sauce and Mushroom Risotto recipe.
Recipe compliments of Lake Yellowstone Hotel.
View all of our Local Bites recipes here! |
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1 tbsp- Shallots, Minced |
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1/2 cup- White Wine |
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1 cup- Heavy Cream |
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1 cup- Chicken Broth or Stock |
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1/4 cup- Lemon Juice |
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1/8 tsp.- Turmeric |
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1oz- Butter |
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1oz- Flour |
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4 each- 10oz. Frenched veal rib chop |
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2 tbsp- Olive Oil |
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2oz- Shiitake Mushrooms, Sliced |
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2oz- Portabella Mushrooms, Diced; gills removed |
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