as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
climb to the cairn above the loch, and from there you'll get a broad view of the linn
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Wind prone canyons along US-395 may exceed 65 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026 -
The historic Grant Grove Cabins and Cedar Grove Lodge, located deep in the canyon, are also solid options.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 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,
8 Mar. 2026
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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In less than an hour, the scenery changes from beach to river gorge to mountain terrain, showing a side of Dalmatia beyond the islands.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The gorge acts as a natural channel funneling through rain runoff often creating an intriguing mix of wildflowers.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 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,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, temperatures are expected to rise to near 90 degrees in the warmer valley areas, and the 80s in many other areas, according to the National Weather Service.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Linn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linn. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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