Signals - rswfire

Scouting Oregon Coastal Campgrounds

rswfire drives through Oregon national forest roads exploring campgrounds while reflecting on societal collapse and place-based identity.

37:20

Jan 4, 2025

Oregon State Parks > Tugman

Starting Volunteer Position and Exploring Oregon Dunes

rswfire begins his day at 5 AM, preparing for a new volunteer position as a campground host starting Sunday, cleaning yurts and eventually moving to a different campground on the dunes to help ATV users.

32:45

Oct 10, 2024

Driving to the Oregon Coast for the First Time

rswfire documents a road trip from an inland fuel stop to the southern Oregon coast in his RV.

119:38

Jul 27, 2024

Hiking Cecil L Gorly Trail with 47 Bridges

rswfire explores Cecil L Gorly Naturalist Trail in Lebanon, Kentucky, a 3.75-mile loop trail featuring 47 numbered bridges around a lake.

28:27

Oct 9, 2024

Early Morning Drive Through Oregon Forest to Coast

rswfire wakes at 4 AM and begins a journey from his overnight roadside position to Medford, Oregon.

12:41

Aug 28, 2024

Encountering Deer Family on Forest Trail

rswfire encounters a mother deer and two babies on a forest trail, spending approximately an hour waiting and observing as the deer family blocks the path.

7:55

Oct 17, 2024

Processing Financial Pressure While Hiking Oregon Redwoods

rswfire hikes to Oregon Redwoods Trail while processing financial crisis.

4:11

Oct 20, 2024

Processing Dismissive Treatment from Oregon State Park Ranger

The speaker recounts a negative interaction with an Oregon State Park Ranger during a visit to fix a booking mistake.

28:55

Jan 11, 2025

Oregon State Parks > Tugman

Driving South for Adult Store and Oregon Dunes Exploration

rswfire drives south to Coos Bay to visit an adult store, purchasing toys with limited funds ($200 remaining).

18:28

Sep 27, 2024

Morning Walk and Lake Exploration at Campground

rswfire begins a morning walk to explore the campground facilities, checking for shower houses and dumpsters.

Jan 27, 2026

Coastal Walk, Seal Sighting, Summer Work Planning

rswfire conducted a walking video transmission from Wax Myrtle Beach area on the Oregon Coast.

Oregon Dunes > Waxmyrtle

24:22

Aug 2, 2024

Apr 15, 2026 | Oregon Dunes > Siltcoos Lake Trail · 30% match

Hiking Natural Bridge Rock Garden Trail

rswfire embarks on a 10-mile hiking route at Natural Bridge State Park, starting at 6:30 AM with plans to take the Original Trail to Rock Garden Trail, then Sand Gap Trail.

Siltcoos Lake Hike

Mouse in RV, Deciding Nevada vs Oregon

rswfire discovered a field mouse in his RV the previous night after his cat Bailey alerted him.

(Significant Places) > Ruby Mountains, Nevada

64:23

Oct 20, 2024

Hiking Redwood Trail and Exploring Pacific Northwest Environment

rswfire takes a morning hike on trails near the Eel River in what appears to be a California redwood forest area.

26:20

Sep 25, 2024

Cross-Country RV Journey Through Kansas and Nebraska

The speaker documents a long driving day traveling from Kansas into Nebraska in an RV, towing a Jeep.

44:57

Jan 1, 2026

Oregon Dunes > Siltcoos Lake Trail

New Year's Eve Hike to Siltcoos Lake

rswfire records a New Year's Eve hike to Siltcoos Lake on the Oregon Coast, documenting physical movement through forest service trails while processing the year's events.

15:15

Nov 9, 2025

Oregon Dunes > Driftwood II

Walking Trails on Day Six Without Nicotine

rswfire records a walking transmission on day six of nicotine cessation, moving through forest trails near his work location.

54:16

Oct 17, 2025

Hiking to Trestle Bridge with Wendy and Buddy

rswfire and Wendy attempt to reach a picturesque railroad trestle bridge but are blocked by no trespassing signs and difficult terrain including brambles.

21:49

Oct 25, 2024

Oregon State Parks > Harris Beach

Cat Stress and Boundary Violations in RV Life

rswfire discusses ongoing stress with his cat Bailey, who has been destructive and demanding in their shared RV space.

45:10

Sep 20, 2024

Traveling Through Kansas to Wilson State Park

rswfire travels 180 miles through Kansas, experiencing dash cam failures that he temporarily fixes with painter's tape.

9:46

Sep 29, 2024

Recording Night Sky Experience at Western Travel Site

rswfire records a video transmission while standing outside his RV at a commemorative site for western travelers.

49:39

Sep 27, 2024

Traveling Through Wyoming to Glendo State Park

rswfire travels through Wyoming en route to Glendo State Park, reflecting on the deep personal impact of Matthew Shepard's murder and its connection to his experience as a gay man.

2:31

May 9, 2024