canyon
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More than 60 people were evacuated and two bodies were found after heavy rains hit the canyon over the weekend, the National Park Service said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Big Bend, bordering Mexico in West Texas, features volcanic dikes, dinosaur bones and stunning canyon views.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
For about a year, towering remnants of the St. Francis Dam stood eerily in the empty canyon, a reminder of the disaster, before the city had them dynamited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The home spans 1,836 square feet and is described in its listing as an “enchanting” dwelling that perfectly blends “privacy, character, and serene canyon living.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Hey, I came this close to falling into a canyon, I ain’t doing a repeat.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
“Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Faith Dickey, owner of Elevate Outdoors Guiding, has guided people ages 10 to 69 on highlines set over Moab’s deep canyons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Even neighboring canyons supported different ecosystems and distinct biological communities.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
He stood on the edge of the rimrock and looked down below: the canyons and valleys were thick powdery black; their variations of height and depth were marked by a thinner black color.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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