Across
- 1. Woman’s name that branched off from Jane
- 3. Spelling favored by Snow
- 5. Verb meaning “to move effortlessly,” or a noun for dramatic cliffs
- 7. U.S. site where the ground occasionally blows off steam
- 9. Dream-interpreter who once wore a controversial coat
- 12. Perpetual resident of the Southwest
- 15. Group linked by blood, marriage, or a very talkative group chat
- 16. "Average American," metaphorically
- 17. Name shared by multiple kings of England and Scotland
- 18. Given name blending “Geri” and “Lynn,” phonetically speaking
- 19. Where the journey happens, not just the destination
- 21. Place where the official state flower is taller than many houses
- 23. Numbered path once billed as the “Main Street of America”
- 24. The substance that ends up everywhere after a beach day
Down
- 1. Name associated with the author of a New Testament gospel
- 2. Resort city whose name sounds like it could involve shrubbery and sand
- 3. Name often shortened but rarely spelled the same way twice
- 4. New Mexico city that once thrived on uranium mining
- 6. Direction in which many pioneers—and many road trips—lean
- 8. Slang for an escape from obligations
- 10. Region famed for sea stacks, storms, and moody scenic drives
- 11. A preserved area, often requiring both patience and bear awareness
- 13. State where the capital sits higher in elevation than Denver
- 14. Landscape known for extremes, despite looking empty
- 18. Modern twist on a fragrant botanical name
- 20. Natural feature that erupts without consulting your schedule
- 22. Could be a stumble… or a journey