A dry canyon eroded by Pleistocene floods that cut into the lava beds of the Columbia Plateau in the western United States, the walls of which may resemble the Mesas common to the U.S. desert southwest. Grand Coulee Dam, in Eastern Washington, once the largest dam in the world, is named after the "Grand Coulee" which stands nearby.
If you ever visit Grand Coulee Dam, stay overnight in Electric City and be sure to catch the colored lightshow on the spillways after dark.
another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)
"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they'resober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.