as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
halfway up its side, the couple sat in the cool shadows of the cliff overlooking the length of the kloof
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To make the case, everyone who cares about the magnificent red-rock canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Southern Utah needs to act now.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026 -
That diversity is reflected in the country’s landscapes—from desert canyons to alpine peaks and coastal shores—as well as in its regional cuisines, local traditions, and one-of-a-kind experiences.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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On May 2, rescuers were sent to the trail after getting reports of a hiker who'd fallen into a ravine, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team said in a statement.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The Torrent de Pareis gorge, clifftop castles and sea-facing ridgelines reward the climb.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Choose the Tuckasegee River Excursion to explore the nearby town of Dillsboro, or board the Nantahala Gorge Excursion to ride along the river and spend time at the famed gorge.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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With a top altitude of 1,100 feet, this position at the highest point in the AVA offers warmer nighttime temperatures than the valley floor thanks to the warm air rising and cool air sinking, while daytime temperatures are lower than in areas closer to sea level.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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The emerald oasis, reachable by boat, helicopter tour, or strenuous trek, is an amalgam of steep cliffs and verdant valleys spilling out to the cerulean sea.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Kloof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kloof. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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