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ATTA New Member Profile - Skamania Lodge
Skamania Lodge
www.skamania.com
Address:
1131 SW Skamania Way
P.O. Box 189
Stevenson, WA 98648
1-800-221-7117
Skamania Lodge is your base camp in the Columbia River Gorge. Nestled on 175 wooded acres is a renowned all season destination resort built in the grand tradition of the elegant lodges of the West’s Great National Parks. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, this splendid resort, conference and event center is conveniently located just 45 miles from Portland Oregon. The scenic drive through the gorge passes by geological wonders an array of waterfalls including the ever popular Multnomah Falls. Cross over the Bridge of the Gods to Skamania County covering more than 1,000,000 acres of spectacular, diverse country. Eighty percent of Skamania County is home to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The recreational opportunities are endless.
Skamania Lodge is a year round resort hotel featuring:
- 254 Guest Rooms with magnificent views of either The Columbia River Gorge or Forest
- 4 miles of on-site hiking paths, outdoor tennis & basketball courts, sand volleyball courts & bicycles
- 18-hole, par 70 Golf Course and Golf Shop (Additional fee)
- Rejuvenating Waterleaf Spa featuring pampering massage services, facials, manicures & pedicures. (Additional fee)
- Fitness Center, indoor heated swimming pool, dry saunas, indoor and outdoor whirlpools and sun deck
- On-site USDA Forest Service Information Center and Concierge/Activities Coordinator
- Lodge Gift Shop and Library
- Dining options include; The Cascade Dining Room featuring casual-fine dining serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The River Rock Lounge offers lunch, appetizers and a light dinner menu. The Greenside Grill located on the Golf Course is open seasonally and caters to golfers. Banquet meals available for groups.
- Scratch cooking utilizing indigenous products to the Columbia River Gorge
- Outdoor amphitheater featuring seasonal live music
- 22,000 square feet of IACC approved meeting and conference space
- Full Service Business Center and High Speed Internet throughout the Lodge
Nearby Attractions Include:
- White Water Rafting on the White Salmon and Klickitat Rivers class III and IV, guide services available.
- The Columbia River Gorge known as the Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Capital of the world. Skamania County offers user friendly launches. Rentals and lessons available.
- River Cruises on the Columbia River Gorge Sternwheeler offering excursion and dining cruises.
- Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center is located adjacent to the lodge.
- An abundance of Wineries, Vineyards, Tasting Rooms and Breweries line the Columbia River Gorge.
- Numerous Trail Heads for hikers of all ability levels. Waterfalls are abundant in the Pacific Northwest and the Pacific Crest Trail runs through Skamania County. Stands of old growth Douglas Fir Trees will surround you in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
- Mountain bikes trails are plentiful and include the Lewis Trail in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
- Road Biking is very popular throughout the Columbia River Gorge.
- Fishing opportunities for the experienced to the beginning angler. The vast Columbia River, mountain streams, wilderness lakes, reservoirs and ponds make Skamania County a year round fisherman’s paradise. Salmon, steelhead and sturgeon in the Columbia River. Walleye, shad and small mouth bass and trout are abundant in the many lakes and streams.
- Bird watching is ideal in Skamania County which is home to a vast number of birds and waterfowl. Tundra swans, Canada geese, pileated woodpeckers, peregrine falcons, bald eagles and ospreys just to name of few.
- Rock Climbing on Beacon Rock.
- Spelunking at Ape Cave Interpretive tours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- Horseback riding, stables nearby.
- Winter Recreation includes Cross Country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and sledding at local snow parks. Mt. Adams Recreation Area offers Snowmobile Trails. Four Ski Areas on Mt. Hood offer Down Hill Skiing and Snowboarding.
For additional information on recreation please visit http://www.skamania.org