Author, artist, photographer, mental health advocate, mom, and road trip warrior…

I love long drives through the mountains, storm watching and old school diners. The high desert skies inspire me and the ocean is my favorite place.

Wild Oregon Girl is storyteller, historian, and seeker of the strange. Founded by lifelong Oregonian Renee Anderson, the project began as a way to share the beauty, history, and culture of her home state. From windswept capes and moss-covered forests to ghost stories that still echo through small-town streets, Renee brings Oregon to life in vivid detail.

Her work blends researched history with lived experience. She explores archives, hikes into forgotten places, and talks with locals to gather stories that might otherwise disappear. Her content celebrates Oregon’s landscapes, Indigenous history, and hidden gems while encouraging respectful and sustainable travel.

Wild Oregon Girl also explores Oregon’s wilder side. These are the tales of time anomalies, unexplained lights, haunted lighthouses, and the places where fact and folklore meet. Through her blog, podcast, and social media, Renee invites audiences into that in-between space with warmth, curiosity, and a sharp eye for detail.

Whether she is tracing the steps of a pioneer, sipping tea in a haunted house, or uncovering the truth behind a local legend, Wild Oregon Girl is always looking for the next great story and inviting others to join the journey.