Stevenson, Wash. – Skamania Lodge, a scenic Pacific Northwest mountain resort managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, offers guests the chance to create, customize and discover their own summer escape with the Adventure à la Carte package.

With the Adventure à la Carte package, guests choose the duration of the visit and accommodations in either a forest or river view room. Guests then select from a wide variety of activities to take advantage of the “all-season playground” of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Skamania Lodge will personalize the itinerary with recommendations and make the necessary reservations to help create each Adventure à la Carte package. The Lodge offers a variety of activities at the property and within the Gorge, including:

· White water rafting, kayaking or sight seeing - Spend a day or two on the water in the Columbia, White Salmon or Klickitat River. Catch a different view of the surrounding environment while cruising aboard the Columbia River Gorge Sternwheeler.

· Hiking, biking and nature trails - The USDA Forest Service or the Activities Coordinator, both located in the Lodge’s lobby, offer tips for enjoying the scenic outdoors and provide the “inside scoop” to the best on-site or area trails.

· Guided fishing trips - Spend a day in the Gorge, leisurely fishing for Salmon, Sturgeon and Steelhead with an expert fishing guide.

· 18-hole, par-70 golf game overlooking the Gorge and Cascades - Skamania Lodge Golf Course offers lessons for all skill levels with PGA golf professionals. 

· Relax and rejuvenate with specialized spa treatments - The Waterleaf Spa and Fitness Center offers special treatments such as a hot body rock massage or a rejuvenating mud wrap.

“The Adventure à la Carte package introduces guests to the range of activities available at Skamania Lodge,” said Scott Spann, general manager of Skamania Lodge. “Our location is centered around the all-season playground of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, providing an ideal destination for everyone from the soft adventure traveler to the outdoor enthusiast.”

Coming this summer, Skamania Lodge will offer a new online concierge program where guests can add an adventure experience or recreation activity to any stay. This program will provide guests with additional support for adventure experiences offered at Skamania Lodge, ensuring a well-rounded experience in the Columbia River Gorge. 

The Adventure à la Carte package pricing varies depending on lodging accommodations and the final itinerary. To reserve the Adventure à la Carte package, guests may book online at www.skamania.com or call the Lodge’s reservations department at (800) 221-7117.

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, 45 miles 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. The Lodge boasts the Waterleaf Spa, indoor swimming pool and whirlpools, a fitness center, onsite hiking, an 18-hole par-70 Golf Course, the Cascade Room, River Rock Lounge 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 lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 6,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.