Rosicrucian (noun). one who, in the 17th century and the early part of the 18th, claimed to belong to a secret society of philosophers deeply versed in the secrets of nature, -- the alleged society having existed, it was stated, several hundred years. Rosicrucian (adj).
gorge1. 1  a narrow cleft with steep, rocky walls, especially one through which a stream runs. 2  a small canyon. 3  a gluttonous meal. 4  something that is swallowed; contents of the stomach. 5  an obstructing mass: an ice gorge. 6  the seam formed at the point where the lapel meets the collar of a jacket or coat.
Millions of visitors driving from Portland through the Columbia River Gorge don't realize the full impact of its beauty until they come around the bend near Corbett at exit 22 and see the famous building on the top of the cliff to the right. This is Crown Point and the building is the Vista House. Just as the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, the Vista House serves as the symbol of the Columbia River Gorge. In fact, the architect of the Vista House -- Edgar Lazarus -- and Emma Lazarus (who wrote the poem of the Statue of Liberty), were brother and sister.