Cake Wars in Oregon

Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge is offering a series of family events and indoor and outdoor activities for Spring Break designed to suit all age groups.The lodge has set up its own Cake Wars, inspired by the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars,” with contestants competing for the best-designed cakes. Cake War competitions will be held on Saturday, March 24, and Saturday, March 31. The cost is $10 per cake.  In addition, guided hikes by U.S. Forest Service staff are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For children, storytelling is offered on Friday and Saturday nights from March 24 through April 7. The lodge’s game room will be up and running daily from March 23 to April 8, offering such games as foosball, air hockey, Wii, table tennis and more. Surrounded by the waterfalls, peaks, forests and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge is an all-season mountain resort located 50 minutes east of Portland, Ore., in Stevenson, WA.  The property also features golf, spa, gym, indoor pool, tennis, bike rentals and several dining options.  The gorgeous Columbia River Gorge region offers an array of outdoor adventures year round.