Birding the Galápagos: A land-based itinerary
We recently had the privilege of exploring the famed Galápagos Islands. Our weeklong trip provided ample birdwatching opportunities and...
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Ryan Dibala
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
Backpacking Rocky Mountain National Park's Western Loop
In the fall of 2020, close to 10% of Rocky Mountain National Park was burned by the East Troublesome Fire. The majority of the burn...
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Ryan Dibala
- Feb 28, 2022
- 11 min
The Song of Sonora
A long weekend exploring Saguaro National Park and Tucson
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Ryan Dibala
- Jul 6, 2021
- 7 min
From the Top of the Staircase
The sun sank low behind us and the psychedelic landscape grew shrouded in shadows. Looking out at the many hoodoos, fins, and spires, I...
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Ryan Dibala
- Nov 1, 2020
- 3 min
Sandscapes of the Sangre de Cristos
A weekend with mom and dad experiencing Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Ryan Dibala
- Sep 9, 2020
- 15 min
Beauty in the Haze
Highlights from a three day backpacking trip in Grand Teton National Park
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Ryan Dibala
- Jun 24, 2020
- 7 min
Descent into Black Canyon
Backpacking the S.O.B. Draw into the belly of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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Ryan Dibala
- May 26, 2020
- 9 min
Capitol Reef Wanderings
Wandering through the Cathedral Valley and Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park
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Ryan Dibala
- Sep 3, 2019
- 9 min
We Done Got Yellowstoned
Backpacking near Fairy Falls and through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park
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Ryan Dibala
- Jun 27, 2019
- 6 min
Gem of the Cascades
A look at America's deepest lake and its surrounding old growth forests
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Ryan Dibala
- Mar 24, 2019
- 5 min
Backpacking in Canyon Country
Two days without seeing another soul backpacking the Taylor Canyon route in Canyonlands National Park
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Ryan Dibala
- Jan 15, 2016
- 18 min
Ascending Cayambe: An Andean Adventure
A week-long journey culminating in the summit of the Cayambe Volcano in northern Ecuador
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Ryan Dibala
- Jul 11, 2007
- 12 min
Remembrance of a Shaded Grove
Memories captured in the heart of Sequoia National Park
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Ryan Dibala
- Jul 1, 2007
- 8 min
My Commute to Work in North America's Galapagos
Crossing the Pacific to Santa Cruz Island and its many fascinating worlds within
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Ryan Dibala
- Jun 20, 2007
- 4 min
Aristotle's Lantern
The icy chill of the California Current keeps the waters of Channel Islands National Park frigid yet fruitful
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Ryan Dibala
- Jun 15, 2007
- 7 min
Venture into Painted Cave
Exploring the largest known above-water sea cave in the world.
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Ryan Dibala
- May 9, 2007
- 4 min
Fragrant Spring
Spring comes with a profusion of wildflowers on the northern Channel Islands
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Ryan Dibala
- Apr 30, 2007
- 6 min
When Joshua Beckons
Five days in the Mojave and Colorado deserts
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Ryan Dibala
- Apr 27, 2007
- 1 min
Crawling Along the Stegosaur's Back
Rambling thoughts while hiking the ridge lines of Channel Islands National Park, California
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