Waucoma Bookstore

Waucoma Bookstore captures the unique character of Hood River, a small town where the dramatic Columbia River Gorge meets some of the most productive fruit orchards in the Pacific Northwest, creating a community that balances outdoor adventure with agricultural tradition. Since 1997, the Oak Street store has served this eclectic community and the many visitors drawn to the gorge's world-class windsurfing, kiteboarding, and hiking. The Columbia Gorge ecology section covers the unique geology, botany, and wildlife of the gorge with genuine depth, from the ice-age floods that carved the canyon to the endemic wildflowers that bloom on its cliffs. The windsurfing and adventure collection reflects Hood River's status as the windsurfing capital of the United States. The agriculture section honors the valley's cherry, pear, and apple orchards with titles on fruit growing, farming, and the food culture that has grown up around the harvest. The literary fiction shelves are thoughtfully curated, and the children's section keeps young gorge residents reading. The in-store cafe serves cider from local orchards alongside coffee and pastries, creating a browsing experience that tastes as good as it reads.