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Named by. G.M. Dawson [3] Crowsnest Formation (Canada) The Crowsnest Formation, also called the Crowsnest Volcanics, is a geological formation in southwestern Alberta, Canada, on the southwestern margin of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. [4] It was named for the Crowsnest Pass near Coleman, Alberta.
A caboose with a crow's nest (aka angel seat) In classic railroad trains, the box-like structure above the caboose, the cupola, was also called the crow's nest. It served for observation of the whole train when in motion. [6] In hunting, a crow's nest is a blind-like structure where a hunter or a pair of hunters commit themselves to stalking game.
The Crow's Nest, with its nautical trappings and polished wood, is like a time capsule — but one that still gleams and sparkles. There's a difference between old-school and out-of-date, and to ...
Crows Nest, Crow's Nest or Crowsnest may refer to: Crow's nest, a structure in the upper part of the main mast of a ship, or a structure that is used as a lookout point;
Barrelman. Manning the crow's nest. Barrelman is in reference to a person who would be stationed in the barrel of the foremast or crow's nest of an oceangoing vessel as a navigational aid. In early ships the crow's nest was simply a barrel or a basket lashed to the tallest mast. Later it became a specially designed platform with protective railing.
Oct. 5—Residents at the Crow's Nest Family Campground in Thurmont are being advised to boil their tap water before consuming it after E. coli bacteria was identified in water samples taken at ...
Area. 3,115 acres (12.61 km 2) Established. 2009. (2009) Owner. Stafford County. Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve is a large wilderness area located on the southern border of Stafford County, Virginia, United States, between Potomac Creek and Accokeek Creek. The greater portion of the Crow's Nest Peninsula is approximately 3,800 acres (15 km 2 ...
Leominster State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features covering 4,246 acres (1,718 ha) in the Massachusetts towns of Leominster, Fitchburg, Princeton, Sterling, and Westminster. The state forest encompasses an extensive trail system, numerous small ponds, and the Crow Hills. Plants such as mountain laurel are common as is ...