as in escarpments
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice
the cliff rises 200 feet from the island's south shore
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Paddle through the striking cliffs of Nitmiluk Gorge or explore the untouched terrain of Jatbula and Larapinta Trails.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Wild poinsettias still grow along the windswept Pacific coastal cliffs of southern Mexico and northern Guatemala.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Set in caves, perching on cliffs, or carved into basalt, these spiritual sites span many faiths and locations.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Silverstone also included photos of their group rafting, swimming and jumping into water from cliffs, and yummy vegan-friendly plates of food and a relaxing bath.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The trail offers views of the Verde River and white cliffs.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Mesa Verde National Park – Colorado Besides the dramatic sandstone cliffs, Mesa Verde National Park is famous for its Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings, which are some of the oldest and most impressive architecture in the country.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Wild poinsettias still grow along the windswept Pacific coastal cliffs of southern Mexico and northern Guatemala.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Set in caves, perching on cliffs, or carved into basalt, these spiritual sites span many faiths and locations.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Silverstone also included photos of their group rafting, swimming and jumping into water from cliffs, and yummy vegan-friendly plates of food and a relaxing bath.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The trail offers views of the Verde River and white cliffs.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Mesa Verde National Park – Colorado Besides the dramatic sandstone cliffs, Mesa Verde National Park is famous for its Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings, which are some of the oldest and most impressive architecture in the country.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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