Kah Nee Ta

Posted August 15th, 2007 in Hiking, Kayaking, Milagros News, Outside of Portland, travel

The weather this summer has been, well…a little disappointing. There have been many more cloudy days than we have been used to. Normally our summer trips include excursions to the mountains and the coast to escape the hot days of Portland – including occasional triple digit temp days. This year we have been escaping TO the sun. To escape some of the dreary summer days in July, we headed out to Kah Nee Ta for a couple of nights.

This resort/casino on the Warm Springs Reservation is pretty family friendly. We stayed in the lodge and although there is a casino, the entrance is separate from other accommodations so you don’t even need to know the casino exists – unless you WANT to know…

Pluses: 20 miles from ANYTHING with sweeping desert views from every lodge room. The lodge has a sauna, steam room, work out room and pool for guests and wifi access by the dramatic fireplace. The Village area of the resort has an enormous pool that is spring-fed and great for kids. Other amenities include a spa, kayak rentals/outings, horseback excursions, golfing (and mini-golf for kids), access to the Spring River, and nearby hiking trails.

Minuses: 20 miles from ANYTHING which limits your food options to what is on-site. The food is fine and reasonably priced (breakfast was included as part of the High Desert Escape Package that we booked) BUT there are limited options for vegetarians – vegans may be completely out of luck. The Chinook Room has a kid’s menu.

Tips: Bring a cooler with items for lunches and snacks. Do NOT forget the sunscreen and use it liberally. For a little vegetarian variety when dining in The Chinook Room, ask to have the Longhouse Salad which is on the menu for The Juniper Room next door (they share a kitchen). At breakfast ask to substitute fry bread for toast.

If you are interested in checking Ka Nee Ta out, here is a great deal they are having – Rooms are 50 percent off August 26 – 30 and September 3 – 6!