| A | B |
| landmarks | places or things used as guides or designated as important or interesting |
| mountains | very high hills that rise 2,000 feet (600 meters) or more above surrounding land |
| wilderness | a wild, desolate region with few or no people living |
| canopy | the uppermost layer of branches in forest trees |
| dangle | to hang and swing loosely |
| dappled | marked with spots; spotted |
| fragrant | having or giving off a pleasing odor; sweet-smelling |
| pollen | a fine, yellowish powder released from the anthers of flowers. Grains of pollen carried by insects, wind, etc., to the pistils of flowers fertilize the flowers. |
| pollinate | to carry pollen from anthers to pistils; bring pollen to |
| slithered | moved with a sliding motion |
| wondrous | wonderful; marvelous; remarkable |
| gash | a long, deep cut or wound |
| lulled | soothed with sounds or caresses; caused to sleep |