Discover the Magic at Margie’s

In a landscape forged in fire and carved by cataclysm, at a place flanked north and south by soaring, glacier-clad sentinels, and along the flow of an ancient and powerful energy current there abides, in a quiet and unassuming town, one of the most unusual stores in the world, Margie’s Outdoor Store.

Voted Best Attraction in the Gorge

A sign in the store window that reads, "FILE PARANORMAL REPORTS HERE...Klickitat Ape Cat Encounters, Sasquatch Sightings, Portal Openings, Temporal Shifts, UFO Contacts, Ghost Experiences, Fay Mishchief, Strange Occurances, Etc."

Margie’s Outdoor Store is no stranger to strange things. It is the only place in the Gorge where you can file a paranormal report and not be judged. A giant, illustrated map hangs on the wall and shows the locations of many reported supernatural encounters. Other exhibits provide deeper details on the unusual happenings in the territory. While you're there, you can pick up an exclusive Arcane Adventure Map. They are the best guides to the region’s most intriguing and mysterious paranormal hot spots.

Voted Best Outdoor Outfitter in the Gorge

An image of gebackpack, binoculars, hiking stick, climbing helmet, a grappling hook, an ice axe, a knife, a solar flashlight, bear spray, treasure magnet, a multi-tool shovel, a water bottle, camping food, isobutane, etc.

The Columbia River Gorge ranks high amongst the world’s most rugged and enchanting adventure areas. Hiking, camping, treasure hunting, climbing, caving, biking, rafting, cryptid research… it’s all here. Whatever your passion, Margie’s Outdoor Store is the best place to procure provisions for your epic Gorge quest… and at surprisingly good prices. In fact, you can’t find what you need on our shelves, our Local Love program can give you 15% OFF thousands of brand-name outdoor adventure gear items.  

Voted Best Gift Store
in the Gorge

It’s a rare, rare thing… a store where both women AND men love shopping, but when kids love it too… well, that’s a downright sparkling unicorn. Our eclectic mix of imaginative adventure gear, unique jewelry, interesting books, divination tools, tabletop games, magical equipment, exotic drinks, gourmet snacks, paranormal supplies, and whimsical curios have earned us the reputation as the Most Unusual Store in the Gorge.