Signals - rswfire

Observing Obnoxious Birds in Natural Setting

The speaker records an outdoor audio transmission focused on bird behavior and sounds.

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.

2:11

Sep 16, 2024

Bear Encounter Reveals Preparedness Response

rswfire is in an RV at 1:00 AM trying to sleep in a small alcove space with a cat moving around.

1:30

Mar 15, 2024

First Thunderstorm in RV with Cats

rswfire records a transmission at 1-2 AM during his first thunderstorm while living in a camper.

14:12

Sep 18, 2024

Explaining Direct Address and Ethical Confrontation Methods

rswfire explains his use of direct address ('you') in his communications, stating he deliberately avoids softening his critiques to force viewers to self-examine rather than deflect responsibility.

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.

13:24

Sep 1, 2024

Morning Routine and Jeep Ducking at Campground

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

20:09

Dec 26, 2024

Assessing Storm Damage and Planning Southern Route

rswfire wakes at 5 AM the day after Christmas following violent overnight storms with 80 mph wind gusts that lasted 5-6 hours.

1:26

May 7, 2024

Stopping for Squirrel, Confronting Tailgating Driver

rswfire recounts an incident while driving to Walmart to get camper supplies.

60:36

Apr 22, 2025

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.

5:11

Nov 24, 2024

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.

1:30

Sep 3, 2024

Dealing with Raccoon Disruption at Expensive Cottage

rswfire is staying at a $200/night cottage at a state park and experiencing sleep disruption from a raccoon repeatedly climbing on the roof throughout the night.

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Oregon State Parks > Honeyman

Marking One-Year Anniversary of Surveillance Encounter

rswfire marks the one-year anniversary of an incident at Honeyman State Park in which an unidentified man—carrying no ID, wearing no uniform, and offering no name—was sent by Oregon State Parks to assess and question him while he was working alone as a volunteer and all rangers were away at a regional event.

24:00

Apr 4, 2025

Oregon State Parks > Beverly Beach

Departing Beverly Beach for Off-Grid Campground

rswfire prepares to leave Beverly Beach State Park for an off-grid National Forest campground on the coast.

3:18

Sep 2, 2024

Oregon Dunes > Siltcoos Lake Trail

Acknowledging Young Man at Mammoth Cave and Piercing Pain

rswfire recounts an encounter at Mammoth Cave where he intentionally acknowledged a young man who appeared to feel invisible, giving him a peace sign and saying "peace to you" while driving slowly past.

14:56

Jan 24, 2026

Patron

Saturday Hiking Route Documentation and Weekly Provisioning

rswfire documents a Saturday morning hike at Silk Goose Lake trailhead near his residence in Lockheed, Oregon.

12:26

Nov 21, 2024

Addressing Boondocking Question and Storm Aftermath

rswfire responds to subscriber Evee's question about boondocking while walking through storm damage at Cape Blanco campground.

13:13

Nov 27, 2024

Oregon State Parks > Humbug Mountain

Camping Pivot and Near Tree Collision at Humbug Mountain

rswfire wakes up at 6 AM in 30-degree weather at Humbug Mountain State Park after being forced to pivot from his original plan when Bandon State Park was closed for construction.

47:39

Aug 27, 2024

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.

2:37

Sep 8, 2025

Oregon Dunes > Siltcoos Beach

Observing Seals on Ocean Sandbar

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

25:45

Oct 11, 2025

Oregon Dunes > Work Center

Starting Caretaker Role at Oregon Dunes Work Center

rswfire begins his first day as a caretaker at the Oregon Dunes work center, describing his new role cleaning bathrooms and delivering supplies to campgrounds.

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.

8:13

Jun 24, 2024