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SKAMANIA LODGE OFFERS FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPRINGTIME

STEVENSON, Wash. (February 17, 2012) — With warmer spring days just around the corner, Skamania Lodge, located in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, has lined up a variety of family-fun events and activities. Whether it’s for spring break, to celebrate Easter or just to “get away from it all” for a long weekend, the Lodge has dozens of indoor and outdoor activities for young and old alike, all without ever having to leave the Lodge property.

Guided Hikes

Meandering through the 175-wooded acres surrounding Skamania Lodge are more than four miles of hiking paths where guests can explore the forested landscape, enjoy spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge and Cascade Mountains and get a glimpse of local wildlife. The three loop trails offer day hiking for both the experienced and the novice; there’s even a fitness trail with workout stations for those who want to get in shape for the upcoming summer months.

Guided tours by U.S. Forest Service staff are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can register for the hikes at the Forest Service office located in the lobby of the Lodge. The guided tours are free for Lodge guests.

Kids Story Telling

For children, there’s no better way to unwind after a busy day than by being read to before going off to bed. Children and their parents can snuggle up in front of the 85-foot stone fireplace in the Lodge’s Gorge Room to hear story-time favorites, sip hot chocolate and enjoy cookies baked right at the Lodge.

Story telling is free to Lodge guests and takes place on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. beginning March 24 through April 7.

Cake Wars

Inspired by the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, Skamania Lodge’s very own Cake Wars are a perfect way for kids to spend an afternoon creating their own special cakes and competing for the best design. Contest participants are provided with small cakes and cake decoration supplies.

Cake War competitions will be held on Saturday, March 24, and Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m.  The cost is $10 per cake.

Game Room

The Lodge’s popular game room will be up and running for those staying at the Lodge during Spring Break.  Adults and children alike can enjoy playing such games as foosball, air hockey, Wii, Ping-Pong, and more. The game room will be open every day between March 23 and April 8.

Easter Weekend

A traditional egg hunt and brunch in the beautiful Cascade Dining Room are all a part of the Easter weekend festivities to be held at Skamania Lodge.

The Easter egg hunt will be held in the Lodge on Sunday, April 8, at 8:30 a.m. Easter Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Reservations required.)

About Skamania Lodge

Surrounded by the waterfalls, peaks, forests and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge is an all-season mountain resort and conference center situated on 175 acres, 50 minutes east of Portland, Ore., in Stevenson, Wash.  With 254 guest rooms and a 22,000-square-foot International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) approved conference center, Skamania Lodge offers a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and groups.  Skamania boasts the Waterleaf Spa, indoor swimming pool and hot tubs, a fitness center, onsite hiking, an 18-hole par-70 Golf Course that earned a four-star rating from Golf Digest magazine in their “Best Places to Play” for 2008, the Cascade Room, River Rock and the U.S. Forest Service Information Center located in the lobby.  Skamania Lodge is centered in a Pacific Northwest playground with hiking, biking and Sternwheeler cruises along the Columbia River in the summer; skiing and snowshoeing in the winter; and golfing, fishing and whitewater rafting all year long for outdoor enthusiasts.  Skamania Lodge is a spectacular location to soak in the natural beauty and to enjoy a vast array of outdoor activities. www.skamania.com. 

About Destination Hotels & Resorts

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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