Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hot Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hot Springs and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hot Springs
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hot Springs:
- 37.999570, -79.831719
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hot Springs
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Bath County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Bath County
- Since Hot Springs is near Alleghany County and also Pocahontas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Alleghany County
- eBird sighting report for Pocahontas County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hot Springs ...
We found 29 communities that share the name Hot Springs.
Within Virginia, the name Hot Springs is unique.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alaska
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alaska community of Hot Springs.
- Arizona
- Yavapai County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arizona community of Hot Springs [Yavapai County].
- Arkansas
- Garland County
- This Hot Springs is located in Garland County and lies 773 miles [1,244 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Garland County community of Hot Springs.
- California
- Lassen County
- This Hot Springs is located in Lassen County and lies 2,183 miles [3,513.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lassen County community of Hot Springs.
- Mono County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Hot Springs [Mono County].
- Placer County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Hot Springs [Placer County].
- Plumas County
- This Hot Springs is located in Plumas County and lies 2,195 miles [3,532.5 km] to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plumas County community of Hot Springs.
- Colorado
- Saguache County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Hot Springs [Saguache County].
- Idaho
- Owyhee County
- This Hot Springs is located in Owyhee County and lies 1,901 miles [3,059.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Owyhee County community of Hot Springs.
- Montana
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Hot Springs [Jefferson County].
- Sanders County
- This Hot Springs is located in Sanders County and lies 1,866 miles [3,003 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sanders County community of Hot Springs.
- Nevada
- Churchill County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Churchill County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Churchill County community of Hot Springs.
- Elko County
- This community is historic and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Hot Springs.
- Eureka County
- This community is historic and although located in Eureka County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eureka County community of Hot Springs.
- Lander County
- This community is historic and although located in Lander County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lander County community of Hot Springs.
- Lyon County
- This community is historic and although located in Lyon County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Hot Springs.
- Nye County
- This Hot Springs is located in Nye County and lies 2,009 miles [3,233.2 km]<2> to the west of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Hot Springs.
- Washoe County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Hot Springs [Washoe County].
- New Mexico
- San Miguel County
- This Hot Springs is located in San Miguel County and lies 1,412 miles [2,272.4 km]<2> to the west of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Miguel County community of Hot Springs.
- North Carolina
- Madison County
- This Hot Springs is located in Madison County and lies 220 miles [354.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Hot Springs.
- Oregon
- Klamath County
- This Hot Springs is located in Klamath County and lies 2,187 miles [3,519.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Klamath County community of Hot Springs.
- Lake County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Hot Springs [Lake County].
- South Dakota
- Fall River County
- This Hot Springs is located in Fall River County and lies 1,288 miles [2,072.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fall River County community of Hot Springs.
- Texas
- Brewster County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Hot Springs [Brewster County].
- Hudspeth County
- This community is historic and although located in Hudspeth County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hudspeth County community of Hot Springs.
- Utah
- Box Elder County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Hot Springs [Box Elder County].
- Salt Lake County
- This Hot Springs is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,713 miles [2,756.8 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hot Springs that is located in Bath County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Hot Springs.
- Weber County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Utah community of Hot Springs [Weber County].
- Washington
- King County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Hot Springs [King County].
- Alaska
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hot Springs ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Chimney Run
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Run
- Chimney Run is located in Bath County
- Dunns ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Greenwood ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest) - Healing Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Healing Springs
- Healing Springs is located in Bath County
- Jenkins Ford
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jenkins Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkins Ford
- Jenkins Ford is located in Alleghany County
- Mitchelltown
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchelltown
- Mitchelltown is located in Bath County
- Mooretown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest) - Mountain Grove
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Grove
- Mountain Grove is located in Bath County
- Switch Back
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Switch Back have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Switch Back
- Switch Back is located in Bath County
- Tinkertown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tinkertown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tinkertown
- Tinkertown is located in Bath County
- Warm Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warm Springs
- Warm Springs is located in Bath County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warm Springs <5>
How Far From Hot Springs to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hot Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hot Springs and extending to:
- Warm Springs, which is the Seat of Bath County, lies just to the North Northeast.
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 134 miles [215.7 km]<2> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could drive a straight line from Hot Springs to Richmond, with an average speed<6>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 163 miles [262.3 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,054 miles [9,743 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,762 miles [10,882.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,639 miles [7,465.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hot Springs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Bath County: www.bathcountyva.org/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hot Springs could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Hot Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hot Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.9996, Longitude: -79.8317 In this case, the coordinates for Hot Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Hot Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hot Springs to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.587 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.236 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.213 degrees. |