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Scouting Oregon Coastal Campgrounds

rswfire drives through Oregon national forest roads exploring campgrounds while reflecting on societal collapse and place-based identity. He visits multiple locations including a closed recreation site, Cape Blanco campground, and Humbug Mountain State Park. At each location, he evaluates site quality, privacy levels, amenities like dump stations and shower houses, and proximity to coast and mountains. He documents specific site numbers, notes neighbor noise issues at his current location, and assesses which sites would accommodate his RV. The transmission includes observations about Oregon campground design, seasonal closures, and coastal geography including lighthouses and fog-covered mountains.

Oct 12, 2024 · 29% match

Observing Seals on Ocean Sandbar

rswfire and a companion observe a group of seals on a sandbar near the ocean. They discuss the seals' behavior, noting how the animals initially scanned them before returning to the beach, with one acting as a sentinel that jumped into the water when they approached. The conversation covers the location (a sandbar rather than the Silkus River), tidal patterns, and speculation about why the seals chose this location over their usual river hangout - possibly due to crowds of people and pelicans at the Silkus River. The speaker expresses amazement at witnessing this rare scene and mentions taking video footage.

Sep 8, 2025 · 27% match

Morning Walk and Lake Exploration at Campground

rswfire begins a morning walk to explore the campground facilities, checking for shower houses and dumpsters. He mentions his ear piercings are healing after a month, with one ready for a hoop. The weather is 51°F, which he finds comfortable. He discovers the campground lacks shower facilities and notes the high cost of $42 per night for camping. He explores the area, finding restrooms, a payment kiosk, and a lost cat poster from July. He walks to the lake/reservoir area, discovering the water level is low and he can walk on the exposed lake floor. The experience feels cinematic to him, reminiscent of the TV show Lost. He finds an impressive large sand sculpture of a fish made by someone unknown. The morning is quiet and still, with the sun beginning to rise. He spends extended time walking along the water's edge, drawn naturally toward a peninsula, appreciating the solitude and 50-degree weather he hopes is common in the Pacific Northwest.

Sep 27, 2024 · 25% match

Driving RV to Oregon Coast First Time

rswfire drives his RV from an inland location to the Oregon coast for the first time, documenting the journey through mountains, tunnels, and forests. He stops for fuel at 6 AM, travels through California briefly, and experiences excitement about reaching sea level and seeing the Pacific Ocean. **Key events include:** passing through the Smith River National Recreation Area, driving through redwood forests, navigating GPS confusion, and finally reaching the coast where he can glimpse the ocean through fog. He sets up camp for a planned two-week stay, expressing enthusiasm about exploring the area including hiking, foraging, storm watching, and potentially learning to surf. The transmission captures his first encounter with the ocean environment and his decision to spend winter on the southern Oregon coast before potentially heading north in spring.

Oct 10, 2024 · 25% match

Early Morning Coast Hike and Boundary Violation Response

rswfire begins a 5 AM drive to the Oregon coast for hiking at Black Rock Point, discussing RV modifications holding up in rain and plans to pick up an inverter from Medford. **Mid-drive, he addresses a boundary violation** — a commenter who found the one video with comments enabled (an ear piercing clip) and left feedback about why comments should be enabled, assuming he wanted agreement and interaction. He explains this represents fragmented thinking and assumption-making, emphasizing his sovereignty over interaction choices. The transmission shifts to **hiking footage at Black Rock Point** with ocean views, wind, and trail exploration. Multiple trail options are visible, including a circular trail for the return trip. The hike includes encounters with frogs and scenic coastal viewpoints. **The transmission concludes with a reflection on societal collapse** — that wherever someone is when collapse occurs becomes their permanent location and community formation point, emphasizing the importance of choosing location carefully.

Oct 12, 2024 · 24% match

Exploring Oregon Dunes Trail to Ocean

rswfire explores the Oregon Dunes area on foot, searching for trails to reach the ocean from Siltcous campground. He navigates using trail maps and GPS, discovering multiple campgrounds including Wax Myrtle (closed) and Driftwood 2. The exploration reveals the area sits on sand dunes with nature growing on top. **Key observations:** Car campers using tents as decoys to meet camping requirements, volunteers doing maintenance work, and his own financial constraints after selling solar equipment to avoid losing his home. He reflects on failed volunteer plans due to "unethical people" but maintains no regret about necessary decisions. **Beach discovery:** Successfully reaches Siltcous Beach after climbing dunes, observes ocean fishermen (initially mistaken for surfers), and explores south along the beach to where a river meets the ocean. Notes the rich natural environment combining forest, river, ocean, beach, sand dunes, and expresses strong appreciation for coastal living despite financial limitations. **Technical details:** Records using phone in natural mode, mentions headphone cable issues, plans to use GPS tracking for exploration mapping, and identifies need for trail mix and better power solutions for off-grid living.

Apr 5, 2025 · 24% match

Crabbing Experience and Campground Work Discussion

rswfire accompanies Johnny crabbing at Newport pier, expressing disgust at the birds, bird droppings, and the process of catching and killing crabs. He documents the experience while feeling uncomfortable with the alien-like appearance of the crabs and the killing process. After leaving Johnny at the pier, he walks to South Jetty area and reflects on the ocean. Later they meet at a cleaning station where Johnny demonstrates how to kill and clean crabs, with rswfire continuing to film despite his discomfort. The conversation shifts to campground work arrangements, with rswfire discussing his upcoming volunteer position with flexible 8am-noon hours to allow for additional employment. They discuss various campground politics, including an incident with an aggressive volunteer nicknamed "the holy roller" who yelled at Johnny over customer service procedures. Other topics include rswfire's frustration about being "banished" from Oregon State Parks, a neighbor's constantly beeping carbon monoxide detector, plans to potentially fix his RV slide-out mechanism, and navigation issues getting to the pier. The conversation covers practical RV living concerns like propane hookup, camping equipment needs, and the possibility of tent camping for exploration trips.

Apr 22, 2025 · 24% match

Walking Dog at Wax Myrtle Beach During Tide

rswfire takes his dog for a walk at Wax Myrtle Beach near the Silcoos River, where he serves as Forest Service caretaker. He observes the dog attempting to cross the river and documents high tide conditions where ocean water pushes into the river. **During the walk, he reflects on quitting vaping after 32 years** and notes improved physical capacity for running. He addresses **RV water system failures** affecting kitchen sink and shower, with only the bathroom sink functioning properly. He's currently washing dishes in the bathroom due to lack of water pressure in other fixtures. **Operating under financial constraints**, he describes his minimal expenses (internet, Jeep payment, food) and mentions working intensively on projects that need alliance support. He's developing infrastructure to allow people to sign up for his project, expecting completion within 1-2 days. He also **corrects AI pipeline behavior** regarding pathologizing language, noting the need to train AI systems away from crisis-framing toward pressure-based language. The transmission occurs during a break in rainy weather, with more rain expected.

Jan 5, 2026 · 23% match

Oregon Coast Arrival and RV Insulation Work

rswfire begins the day with frost on RV windows and plans to insulate before incoming rain. He resolves the ethical dilemma of a Trump supporter's rubber duck gift by deciding to give it to another Trump supporter rather than keep or discard it. He explores Cape Sebastian, finding it steep and less crowded than expected, then hikes the River View Trail through Myrtlewood Grove near the Chetco River. The trail features jungle-like vegetation with large ferns and minimal insects, which he finds remarkable given the proximity to both ocean and river. He completes partial RV slide sealing using gorilla waterproof tape, unable to reach some spots due to lack of ladder access (ranger cited liability concerns). The campground allows 14-day stays with 3-day breaks between visits. He notes barking neighbor dogs as an annoyance reminiscent of why he left his house. During the hike, he observes the low Chetco River flowing to the ocean and anticipates watching it grow during winter rains starting in November. The ranger indicated he could drive his Jeep down to the river area. He discovers various trail connections and a bridge, noting road noise proximity but overall enjoying the environment. He reveals significant financial stress - arriving with only $300 after paying for two weeks at the campground, credit cards in default, and outstanding payments for RV and Jeep. A longtime friend provided financial assistance. An ex-client still owes him money. He acknowledges needing to restart his business and expresses gratitude for his friend's help.

Oct 11, 2024 · 23% match

Testing YouTube Return from Oregon Coast

rswfire records at 4:30 AM from a cape on the Oregon coast, contemplating restarting his YouTube channel after watching old videos with a friend the night before. He provides updates on the past month since his "heart opened" - hiking Humbug Mountain and Cape Sebastian, injuring his core, exploring private beaches accessible only by rope, and falling in love with the southern Oregon coast including Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Bandon. He describes developing a practice of "tracing waves" at the ocean's edge, sometimes miscalculating and having to run from incoming water. He mentions encounters with seals in rivers and watching "rivers make love to the ocean." He took a 4-hour drive north to Florence to preview his future route, discovering 3 hours of inland driving with no coastline. The transmission includes footage from his Humbug Mountain hike, reaching 1,700 feet elevation, and his descent to a private beach at Cape Sebastian using a rope system. He states he has "fully integrated" himself and warns potential commenters that he will respond harshly to "dumb" comments. He expresses being "more alive than ever" and completely open to possibility, romance, connection, and friendship.

Nov 16, 2024 · 23% match

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. He discusses maintaining distance from his parents after cutting contact a month or two prior, shares details about his dental implant process and upcoming permanent dentures, and reflects on his eating patterns after watching a Netflix show about eating disorders. **Trail Experience**: Documents the hiking experience bridge by bridge, noting the peaceful environment, clear water, and scenic overlooks. Encounters a few other hikers but mostly has the trail to himself. Takes breaks at various spots along the lake. **Personal Updates**: Explains his temporary dentures cause gag reflex issues and discusses the implant process with four rods screwed into his skull. Acknowledges possible eating disorder - typically eating once per day and having difficulty with food due to choking fears that developed around age 27. **Sleep and Health Issues**: Addresses poor sleep quality, waking up in pain, and taking Benadryl nightly without success. Discusses his old mattress preferences and challenges of finding suitable bedding for RV life. **Content Creation Reflections**: Considers camera equipment needs for hiking videos, discusses the balance between sharing authentically and managing viewer advice/comments. Notes the video length (nearly 2 hours) and considers adding timestamps for navigation. **Trail Details**: Managed by local water department, features wooden bridges, benches, and overlooks. Encounters spider webs, various insects, small wildlife. Ends at a dam/spillway structure with fishing areas.

Jul 27, 2024 · 23% match

Walking to Ocean Through Oregon Dunes

rswfire takes a walk to the ocean after a 12-hour day, describing it as a week of controlled chaos. He walks through Siltcoos dunes on the Oregon coast, noting the area is empty except for him. The walk involves climbing a steep dune to reach the ocean. He describes the terrain - ATVs go to the right, hiking trail and river to the left. Upon reaching the ocean, he greets it directly and walks along the waves toward a river, commenting on the wave patterns. Throughout the walk, he makes repeated vocalizations of 'heat' and mentions few footprints from other visitors that day.

Apr 8, 2025 · 23% match

RV Repair Assessment and Mammoth Cave Exploration

rswfire begins the day at his campground, planning to visit RV repair shops and explore Mammoth Cave trails. He drives to Blue Compass RV for assessment, scheduling repairs for Tuesday that will cost a couple thousand dollars including new power inlet, surge protector, and slide fixes. He then travels to Mammoth Cave National Park, visits the visitor center for a map, and receives his second Jeep duck from another visitor. After getting cold drinks at the camp store and learning trail locations, he hikes the Historic Entrance Trail and Green River Bluff Trail. The hike includes viewing a bat hibernation cave, scenic overlooks of the Green River, and encounters with wildlife including a small snake. He expresses strong appreciation for the park and considers volunteering there. The day is extremely hot at 95 degrees, but tree canopy provides relief during hiking.

Aug 27, 2024 · 22% match

Evening Ocean Walk with Wendy

rswfire walks to the ocean at dusk with his friend Wendy. They observe the approaching nighttime, cloudy sky, and a sliver moon. The ocean has mist and fog on the horizon. They encounter a creek that's too high to cross and need to turn back. rswfire notes they are about a mile out and brought a flashlight for the return hike in darkness. He describes Wendy as a close friend and hiking buddy who will be moving south for the winter to Horseville Beach. The area has bears, mountain lions, and foxes. rswfire mentions this is his first time hiking out to the beach at night rather than driving to a spot.

Sep 30, 2025 · 22% match

Departing Lake After Difficult Period

rswfire is preparing to leave a lake campsite after going through what he describes as a 'draw' or difficult period that is now over. He reflects on giving the location another chance despite it not being his favorite lake. He observes flooding that has submerged a tree normally above water, making conditions very muddy and challenging for camp activities. He mentions seeing young people in a boat with lights one night while he had a campfire, and notes wildlife including ducks and a larger flying creature. Despite the muddy conditions making outdoor tasks difficult, he expresses excitement about moving to his next destination and feeling like he's returning to normal.

May 9, 2024 · 22% match

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. They navigate around fallen trees and observe bear scat, berry bushes, and different forest environments. rswfire discusses his website development plans, including creating a field journal with photos and GPS tracking of hiking locations. After the failed trestle attempt, they visit Driftwood campground where rswfire takes Buddy (a dog) on leash to the ocean. He eventually lets Buddy off-leash at the beach where they encounter seals. rswfire reflects on his challenges connecting with people, including navigational tensions with Wendy during their activities. Throughout both segments, he mentions his sanctum service development, his role as caretaker at the campgrounds, his vaping addiction since age 17, and plans for dinner and website work. The transmission captures a full day of outdoor activities in the Oregon coastal forest and beach environment.

Oct 17, 2025 · 22% match

Hiking Trail After Work Day

rswfire completes a work day and hikes the Eel Lake Trail to reach 10,000 steps. He discusses financial pressures including upcoming insurance payments ($500), RV and Jeep payments that he's keeping current but will go late again soon. He mentions having hamburger meat for dinner and needing to expand meal options. Plans for his two days off include cleaning the RV, potentially visiting the beach, and exploring northern areas including a lighthouse. He reflects on using a steam cleaner at work and feeling less resistant to the task once he started. He describes the local dune geography and considers timing for exploring different coastal areas while stationed at his current location versus the next campground in February.

Jan 9, 2025 · 22% match

Starting Park Host Position at Eel Lake

rswfire arrives at Eel Lake State Park to begin a volunteer park host position. He drives his RV and Jeep to the campground, sets up his site with leveling blocks, and connects utilities. He meets his supervisor - a young park ranger with multicolored hair and nose piercing - which surprises and excites him. The orientation is scheduled for the next day. He explores the day use area and lake, noting that recent rains have caused flooding with submerged picnic tables and boat ramp. He observes a fisherman with a small boat/kayak on the lake. Throughout the transmission, he processes the significant change from his previous sovereign lifestyle to working within an institutional structure, expressing both excitement about his cool boss and anxiety about the exposure and constraints of the position. **Financial concerns** emerge as he mentions being behind on RV and Jeep payments, worried about losing the RV which would also cost him the job since volunteers must live on-site. He also notes practical issues like a potentially flat tire and a malfunctioning vape cartridge.

Mar 12, 2025 · 22% match

New Ear Piercings and Mammoth Cave Hiking

rswfire begins the day showing fresh ear piercings from the previous day, describing the healing process and care routine with saline spray. He takes his cat Bailey outside in a carrier, then drives to get coffee and supplies for piercing care at Dollar General. **Mid-transmission, he addresses YouTube channel dynamics**, explaining his cognitive uniqueness and setting boundaries around unsolicited advice from viewers. He describes being a "fully integrated human being" and states he no longer needs external validation or community building - just wants to share his life. He drives to Mammoth Cave National Park for hiking, finding busy conditions but locating parking near residential buildings. **He explores multiple trail systems**, encountering other hikers and discovering an abandoned structure in the woods. Throughout the hike, he continues processing frustration from an email interaction with a follower who wouldn't respect his boundaries about advice-giving. **He decides to disable comments on future videos**, viewing it as an experiment in growing a channel without viewer interaction. The transmission ends with observations about people's disconnection from each other, even in natural settings. Weather reaches 90 degrees with thunderstorm chances.

Aug 31, 2024 · 22% match

Coastal Exploration with Friend John

rswfire spends a day exploring the Oregon coast with John, a volunteer friend. They visit multiple locations including Winchester Bay, Umpqua Lighthouse, and South Jetty County Park. The transmission documents their activities: observing a double rainbow, visiting a crab dock where John explains crabbing operations and crab pot markers, walking on jetties, exploring beaches, and watching ocean waves. rswfire expresses deep connection to the ocean and mentions upcoming departure plans to head south to Nevada, then Kentucky, with plans to return in autumn. Throughout the day, they engage in casual conversation about local wildlife (ducks, seals, birds), lighthouse operations, oyster farming, and dune recreation. rswfire notes this will be among his final days in the area and repeatedly expresses how much he will miss the ocean. The transmission captures a relaxed day of coastal tourism and friendship.

Mar 29, 2025 · 22% match

Processing Relationship End and Storm Preparation

rswfire reports at 7 AM that a relationship with a new friend ended badly, making him feel unsafe and scared. He describes the relationship as initially beautiful - they cuddled, he cooked meals (burgers and elaborate chili), bought gifts, and was falling in love. He's doing laundry at a campground while processing grief and preparing for a major storm with 50-60 mph sustained winds and 80 mph gusts. He plans to leave the current location early because it no longer feels safe, intending to return to Brookings area where he has other connections. rswfire mentions hiking daily for over a month, ranking in top 3% on Samsung Health. He shows his campsite with flooding and visits Cape Blanco lighthouse during high winds, carrying a pocket knife for protection while maintaining he will defend his sovereignty. The transmission includes footage of the approaching storm system and lighthouse area, with rswfire declaring this coast as his home and expressing intent to continue living his best life despite the setback.

Nov 19, 2024 · 22% match

Deleting YouTube, Rebuilding Autonomy Realms Infrastructure

rswfire deleted nearly 900 YouTube videos after downloading them to a Hetzner S3 bucket, then updated his signal pages and Oregon State Park archive to embed directly from his own infrastructure instead of YouTube. He reflects on the platform's failure to build aligned community—most viewers projected onto him rather than meeting him as a person. He decided to close-source Autonomy Realms, consolidate its bifurcated repository structure, and rebuild the system in Laravel and Livewire instead of Next.js, a process he began around New Year's and will restart. During a solo hike on the Coos Lake trail near his RV, he processes multiple pressures: financial precarity with no clear income path, internet and food insecurity, isolation both sought and experienced, physical strain from constant hiking (top 2-3% on Samsung Health), and dissatisfaction with RV living after 1.5-2 years. He expresses uncertainty about timeline and resource allocation given potential systemic collapse. He describes Autonomy Realms as more than a video archive—a sovereign realm system with visibility controls, monetization options, and potential for social features—but struggles to articulate its value to others. He notes he retains only Twitter and Facebook accounts (the latter for marketplace sales, which are failing). The hike itself provides solitude and relief from confinement; he visits favorite campsites and observes wildlife.

Jan 20, 2026 · 22% match

Morning Routine and Jeep Ducking at Campground

rswfire begins his morning by removing window reflectors as temperatures drop to 81 degrees. He identifies issues with his bed platform causing uneven support and discusses caring for his new ear piercings as an integrated part of his identity. After getting coffee and breakfast from a gas station, he initiates a "Jeep ducking deployment protocol" - walking through the crowded Labor Day weekend campground with a bag of rubber ducks to place on Jeeps. He explores the campground loops, discovers an unexpected trail leading to water with boats, and successfully finds one Jeep to duck. Throughout the transmission, he observes the busy camping culture with multiple families, tents, and children playing.

Sep 1, 2024 · 21% match

Meeting New Friend at Cape Blanco

rswfire shares two interconnected stories while tending to a sore ear piercing from Kentucky. First, he recounts asking out a seasonal worker (the "gatekeeper") who declined due to timing, noting his own emotional growth in handling rejection. Second, he describes meeting Chad at Cape Blanco beach - initially encountering him while wanting to "play with" the ocean, then reconnecting days later at the lighthouse where Chad sat fearlessly on the cliff edge. They exchanged numbers and have been hiking together frequently. The transmission includes video footage of Chad at Cape Sebastian, showing the submarine-shaped rock formation and ocean waves.

Nov 17, 2024 · 21% match