CJ Skamania, a gem of the Pacific Northwest

Skamania Reaches 315,000 Souls! Also, the Votes are In on the Best Waffles in Town!

City Beat Magazine today announced the winner of the "Best Waffles in the City" contest. The winner was Aunt Ja Mina working out of her small restaurant kitchen in the Hotel Deluxe located on Cathedral Hill. The Sunday Brunch is fantastic, but be advised the line forms early. Brunch is served on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The signature item on the menu are the waffles, with "Dutch Babies" a closer runner up!

The Hotel DeLuxe


First Prize! according to City Beat Magazine


Honorable Mention! Her Famous Dutch Babies


(not to be confused with this "Dutch Baby" )


Here we see Aunt Ja Mina celebrating her "Golden Pan" award for her winning waffle entry



Skamania Grows to 315,000 Souls

Skamania continues to thrive and grow. Enjoy these fantastic photos of the "gem of the Pacific Northwest" on the shore of Lake Goose Hollow.



There is now a Cathedral on the Hill


Washington Park, Inspired by Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

The city fathers are proud of the first formal park in Skamania, inspired by Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. There are now four cultural museums located within the park boundary. The city is especially thankful to the Japanese government for supplying classic oriental trees for the formal grounds surrounding the museums. They are truly a city if not national treasure.