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THE GREAT AMERICAN WEST
SUN-FILLED SKIES OF KAH-NEE-TA RESORT
Kah-Nee-Ta
Resort, located on the sun-drenched banks of the Warm Springs River, features
unmatched outdoor adventure and fun, punctuated by rich American Indian
culture. Kah-Nee-Ta provides an exciting vacation destination to travelers
searching for a holiday that offers not only relaxation and excitement, but
also an enriching Native American learning experience.
Kah-Nee-Ta
is unique because it is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of
Warm Springs. Built on the eastern edge of the Warm Springs reservation, the
resort is designed to blend in with its surroundings and provide a source of
vitality for the community. In turn, guests can experience authentic Indian
culture and enjoy hundreds of activities and amenities the resort has to offer.
A
key ingredient to any vacation is relaxation, and from its luxurious hot
mineral spring's pool and spa, to the sheer peacefulness of its stunning desert
setting, Kah-Nee-Ta is the ideal place to unwind. "Kah-Nee-Ta provides
visitors with the opportunity to dissolve their tensions and enjoy the
quiet. You can either immerse yourself
in activities, or strip them all away," says Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs Chief Delvis Heath.
Amenities
 Accommodations
range from authentic Indian teepees, to spacious rooms in the arrow-shaped
lodge. The Village also offers lodging as well as an Olympic sized pool, which
fills from a source of natural spring mineral water that is so hot it actually
has to be cooled. It includes Spa Wanapine (meaning "spa by the
river"), a complete hydrothermal spa providing Aveda body treatments,
aromatherapy and massage-easily one of the finest spas in the Northwest.
Culture
Visitors
to Kah-Nee-Ta are able to fully immerse themselves in Native American culture
and the feeling of the American west. Storytelling, craft demonstrations, traditional dances, music and food
are all a part of the Kah-Nee-Ta experience. Also, within ten miles is the
Museum at Warm Springs, a nationally renowned center dedicated to preserving,
highlighting, teaching and celebrating the traditions and culture of Northwest
Indian tribes.
Adventure
The
Deschutes River is known for thrilling white water rafting as well as some of
the best and most plentiful Steelhead fishing in the world. Unique to
Kah-Nee-Ta, visitors accompanied by an Indian guide can fish the prized portion
of the Deschutes that flows through the reservation, otherwise off-limits to
non-Indians. The rugged western landscape around Kah-Nee-Ta is a frontier to be
explored. Kah-Nee-Ta features horseback riding, mountain bike rentals and
dozens of hiking trails to take visitors deep into tribal lands.
Dining and Nightlife
Visitors
can enjoy either a traditional Native American feast of fire roasted salmon or
dine in the lodge's Juniper dining room. Guests staying in teepees can shop the
Village's general store for campfire food and the Pinto Grill is a great casual
spot to dine. After dinner, visitors can choose to enjoy the solitude of the
wide, clean, starry night-skies or try their hand in the Indian Head Casino.
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort and Casino
PO
Box K
Warm
Springs, OR 97761
1-800-544-4786
1-503-553-1112
Edited
By Shekeria Brown
Photos courtesy of Media Cabin
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