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Ryan Dibala
Sep 19, 20237 min read
Exploring Mesa Verde and the Colorado Plateau
This past Labor Day weekend, Angie and I finally made it to our fourth and final Colorado National Park: Mesa Verde. The action-packed...
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Ryan Dibala
Jul 1, 20234 min read
Condors on the Edge: Stepping Back from the Brink of Extinction
In late April, Angie and I got a permit to hike Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. I've always been a little afraid of heights, so I...
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Ryan Dibala
Feb 2, 202324 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 202211 min read
The Song of Sonora
A long weekend exploring Saguaro National Park and Tucson
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Ryan Dibala
Jul 6, 20217 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 202015 min read
Beauty in the Haze
Highlights from a three day backpacking trip in Grand Teton National Park
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Ryan Dibala
Jun 24, 20207 min read
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, 20209 min read
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, 20199 min read
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, 20196 min read
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, 20195 min read
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, 201618 min read
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, 200712 min read
Remembrance of a Shaded Grove
Memories captured in the heart of Sequoia National Park
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Ryan Dibala
Jul 1, 20078 min read
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, 20074 min read
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 14, 20077 min read
Venture into Painted Cave
Exploring the largest known above-water sea cave in the world.
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Ryan Dibala
May 9, 20074 min read
Fragrant Spring
Spring comes with a profusion of wildflowers on the northern Channel Islands
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Ryan Dibala
Apr 30, 20076 min read
When Joshua Beckons
Five days in the Mojave and Colorado deserts
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