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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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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The Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, passing alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.
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To compensate for winter’s period of lean rations, however, flatties gorge in spring to ease their wake-up hunger pangs and again in fall to gain weight like bears preparing for hibernation.
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This beloved New York State summertime tubing run starts at Table Rock and sends riders through a stunning chasm that cuts through a gorge.
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Inside, there’s a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, while outside, a stone staircase leads up to the rooftop for views that stretch across the valley (highly suggest popping up at dawn or golden hour).
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The front nine plays through a scenic, rolling valley while the back nine plays through the towering pines of the forest.
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“Kloof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kloof. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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