Current Adventures
Early 2010 News from Copper Canyon
I have just returned from Copper Canyon- we had a group there for 8 days- a rousing success!
The way we approach our experiences there is to have a rough itinerary and then flex to meet the interests of the group. This make for a vastly different experience than people get with the canned or packaged [...]
Full StoryBison at Rancho Uno
North of the Copper Canyon area theChihuahuan Desert stretches for miles and miles up into the US. Near the town of Janos, The Nature Conservancy runs a 40,000 acre place called Rancho Uno.
This place is quiet, vast, captivating and our Authentic Copper Canyon groups are beginning to use this place as a first stop. The is [...]
Full StoryA conversation with Juan Quezadas at Mata Ortiz
I was traveling with Eric and Karen- theTrans Ameicas Journey people and we had the chance to sit down with Juan Quezada, the famous potter of Mata Ortiz. It was fascinating discussion about the origins of the family based pottery works.
Check out this video and the pics below.
A Little Serenade on the Bus in Copper Canyon
Usually we take a bus or van out of Copper Canyon because the train schedule is very late getting into Chihuahua City. It gives a different view of the open land as you come out of the Sierras.
So we are comimg out a few weeks ago and at various stops along the way a burrito [...]
Waterfall at Cusarare, Copper Canyon, Mexico
This little Tarahumara town is one of the favorite spots on our journeys. There is so much to experience here especially if you love art. The little museum next to the mission has a collection of Baroque period art salvaged from the mission- quite a find.
Recently outside the museum, we watched a local Tarahumara man [...]
Bird Watching in El Fuerte
I call him “The Bird Man of Ocolome”.
His name is Rafael. He is Ocolome Indian from thelittle village of Ocolome, and as he sits at the rear of the boat, you soon realize you are in the presence of a treasure-house of knowledge. Like he knows every plant and bird we are encountering.
So, we are [...]
“The Blue Corn Express”…an exciting new culinary trip in Copper Canyon
Our Mexico experiences open the door for people to fully appreciate the majestic Copper Canyon and we are beginning to offer authentic food-focused trips there called “The Blue Corn Express”. (We have just posted a video of this new offering on youtube- take a look!)
I am contacting chefs and schools who offer cooking classes around the country [...]
Itinerary From Our Most Recent Trip
Take a look at the ITINERARY from our most recent experience in Copper Canyon…we returned with a group of deeply satisfied guests!
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