Meeting New Friend at Cape Blanco

rswfire shares two interconnected stories while tending to a sore ear piercing from Kentucky.

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.

Coastal Exploration with Friend John

rswfire spends a day exploring the Oregon coast with John, a volunteer friend.

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.

Departing Honeyman, Traveling North to Beverly Beach

rswfire departs Honeyman Memorial State Park after a two-month stay, driving north on Highway 101 toward Beverly Beach State Park.

Hiking Trail After Work Day

rswfire completes a work day and hikes the Eel Lake Trail to reach 10,000 steps.

Scouting Oregon Coastal Campgrounds

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

Morning Walk and Lake Exploration at Campground

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

Cape Blanco 🌊

Facing RV Loss While Driving Oregon Coast

rswfire drives through Gold Beach, Oregon at sunrise while playing music, reflecting on memories of the area including hiking Humbug Mountain and a brief romance.

Exploring Oregon Dunes Trail to Ocean

rswfire explores the Oregon Dunes area on foot, searching for trails to reach the ocean from Siltcous campground.

Beach Walk and Social Observations in Newport

rswfire drives over two hours to get fingerprinted for a volunteering position, then convinces John to walk to the beach in Newport.

Moving to Cape Blanco State Park

rswfire prepares to move from current location to Cape Blanco State Park.

Morning Shower House Routine and Laundry Day

rswfire documents the daily challenge of using shower house facilities at Cape Blanco, describing the logistical complexity of gathering supplies, walking in darkness to avoid crowds, and managing the process strategically.

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.

Observing Seals on Ocean Sandbar

rswfire and a companion observe a group of seals on a sandbar near the ocean.

Morning Battery Concerns and Donation Acknowledgments

rswfire begins his morning at 6 AM in his RV, concerned that his house batteries might be drawing power from his starter battery.

Evening Ocean Walk with Wendy

rswfire walks to the ocean at dusk with his friend Wendy.

Hiking Carter Lake Trail and Planning Summer Move

rswfire hikes the Taylor Dune trail near Carter Lake while recording a video transmission.

Morning Routine and Jeep Ducking at Campground

rswfire begins his morning by removing window reflectors as temperatures drop to 81 degrees.

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.

Encountering Wildlife While Traveling to Cape Edge

rswfire encounters a mother animal with young offspring while traveling, waiting patiently for them to move before continuing.

Beach Walk with Dog While Awaiting Payment Processor

rswfire takes a break from work to walk Buddy (a dog) to the beach, encountering unexpected high water that blocks their usual route.