| A | B |
|---|
| boulders | large, rounded rocks |
| canyon | a deep valley with steep walls formed by running water |
| cauldron | a large pot used for boiling |
| ledges | flat spaces like shelves on the sides of cliffs or rock walls |
| rapids | a group of small waterfalls in a river where the water flows very fast |
| scouted | observed or explored very carefully for information |
| sheer | very steep |
| creek | a small stream |
| banks | land that forms the river's edges |
| poison oak | a plant causing a rash and itchy skin |
| tumbling | falling and rolling |
| diamond | a clear, crystal-like gemstone |
| slippery | causing one to slide |
| clung | held tightly to |
| snuggled | curled up in |
| rustle | a soft, fluttering sound |
| rhubarb | a plant with long reddish-green stalks and very large leaves |
| bonfire | a large outdoor fire |
| scrawney | thin and boney; skinny |
| anxious | feeling nervous or afraid |
| triumph | a great success or victory |
| souvenir | something kept as a special reminder of an event or place |
| lugged | carried with great difficulty |
| sculpture | a figure or shape usually made from wood, stone, metal, or clay |
