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Royal Gorge

American  

noun

  1. a gorge of the Arkansas River in south central Colorado. 10 miles (16 kilometers) long; up to 1,000 feet (305 meters) deep.


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"Think snowy thoughts," said the recorded line at Royal Gorge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2018

I asked her how the Methow Valley measures up to the Royal Gorge in California’s Sierra Mountains, which also bills itself as the country’s largest cross-country ski resort with approximately 124 miles of trails.

From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2016

The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is back and better than ever.

From Washington Times • May 7, 2015

That fire was burning south of the Royal Gorge Bridge and it destroyed three structures near Canon City.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2013

I described how natural it was for a fat man to feel like the Grand Cañon before dinner and like the Royal Gorge afterwards.

From One Third Off by Sarg, Tony

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