Signals - rswfire

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.

3:03

Sep 30, 2025

Oregon Dunes > Waxmyrtle Beach

Evening Ocean Walk with Wendy

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

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.

7:54

Oct 12, 2024

Patron

Scouting Oregon Coastal Campgrounds

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

Oregon State Parks > Loeb

54:16

Oct 17, 2025

Patron

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.

2:42

Jan 14, 2026

Oregon Dunes > South Jetty

Hiking South Jetty with Wendy to Greet Ocean

rswfire and Wendy hike across boulders to reach the end of the South Jetty.

119:38

Jul 27, 2024

Apr 15, 2026 | Oregon Dunes > Siltcoos Lake Trail · 42% 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.

Siltcoos Lake Hike

Hiking Trail After Work Day

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

Oregon State Parks > Tugman

90:46

Aug 2, 2024

Completing Challenging Forest Trail Hike

rswfire undertakes a strenuous 9.25-mile forest hike on a trail he used to frequent, documenting the physical and mental challenges throughout.

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.

2:31

Mar 18, 2026

Oregon Dunes > South Jetty

Walking the South Jetty with Wendy

rswfire is at the south jetties of the Oregon Dunes with his friend Wendy, whom he describes as one of the fiercest women he has ever met.

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).

23:46

Apr 5, 2025

Exploring Oregon Dunes Trail to Ocean

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

Oregon Dunes > Lagoon

6:16

Apr 8, 2025

Oregon Dunes > Siltcoos Beach

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.

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.

33:12

Oct 12, 2024

Patron

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.

126:43

Aug 3, 2024

Returning to Natural Bridge Trail After Ten Years

rswfire embarks on a challenging 10-mile hike at Natural Bridge State Park in Kentucky, returning to a trail he used to hike regularly 20 years ago but hasn't visited in approximately 10 years.

14:47

Nov 17, 2024

Meeting New Friend at Cape Blanco

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

54:37

Apr 15, 2025

Oregon State Parks > Beverly Beach

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.

24:22

Aug 2, 2024

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.

16:43

Nov 19, 2024

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.

37:15

Dec 5, 2024

Storytelling Oregon Adventure and Core Injury Recovery

rswfire tells the story of his Oregon adventure while bedridden with a core muscle injury on day three of recovery.

34:33

Aug 29, 2024