Margie’s Outdoor Store – Most Unusual Store in the Gorge

Located in Bingen, Washington, you’ll find the self proclaimed, “most unusual store in the Gorge”, and they’re not wrong! Offering a supply of groceries, cold drinks, adventure gear, 4/20 essentials and much more, Margie’s Outdoor Store is a great place to grab provisions for whatever your passion may be!

With an eclectic mix of unique and whimsical jewelry, books, games, magical equipment, drinks and snacks, along with paranormal supplies, Margie’s has something for everyone!

The Columbia River Gorge is filled with outdoor adventure, from hiking and camping, biking and climbing to a myriad of watersports, including kiting and windsurfing as well as white water rafting and kayaking, so in addition to the unusual, Margie’s is the place to procure your gear, whatever your adventure may be! 

Check out the Local Love Program, offering 15% off all your outdoor gear! Can’t find what you’re looking for on the shelves? Margie’s will go the extra mile by special ordering what you need at 15% the list price–great for big ticket, brand name items like packs, tents, car racks, kayaks, climbing gear and more. “If our customers are willing to support us by shopping local, we need to return the favor by finding a way to offer a really strong selection at super competitive prices. It’s all about looking out for each other”, says owner James Szubski.

Margie’s Outdoor Store is also proud to be “the only place in the Gorge you can file a paranormal report and not feel judged”. An illustrated map hangs on the wall, with sightings of supernatural encounters, and other exhibits provide more detail on the unusual happenings in the area. You can grab an ARCANE ADVENTURE MAP–a guide to the most intriguing and mysterious paranormal ‘hot spots’.

UFO’s, glowing orbs, Sasquatch, and the Klickitat Ape Cat–a large black panther-like cat with a long tail are the most common sightings, says James.