Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Pine Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pine Hills and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Pine Hills
- 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 Pine Hills:
- 33.185119, -87.511116
- 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 Pine Hills
- 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 Tuscaloosa County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Tuscaloosa County
- Since Pine Hills is near Hale County and also Bibb County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Hale County
- eBird sighting report for Bibb 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 Pine Hills ...
We found thirteen communities that share the name Pine Hills.
Within Alabama, the name Pine Hills is unique.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Humboldt County
- This Pine Hills is located in Humboldt County and lies 2,071 miles [3,333 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Pine Hills.
- San Diego County
- This Pine Hills is located in San Diego County and lies 1,678 miles [2,700.5 km] to the west of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Pine Hills.
- Florida
- Lake County
- This Pine Hills is located in Lake County and lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Pine Hills.
- Orange County
- This Pine Hills is located in Orange County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km] to the southeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Pine Hills.
- Georgia
- Coweta County
- This Pine Hills is located in Coweta County and lies 154 miles [247.8 km]<1> to the east of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coweta County community of Pine Hills.
- Hall County
- This Pine Hills is located in Hall County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Pine Hills.
- Oconee County
- This Pine Hills is located in Oconee County and lies 244 miles [392.7 km] to the east of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Pine Hills.
- Maryland
- Cecil County
- This Pine Hills is located in Cecil County and lies 780 miles [1,255.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Pine Hills.
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- This Pine Hills is located in Putnam County and lies 232 miles [373.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Pine Hills.
- Roane County
- This Pine Hills is located in Roane County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km] to the northeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Pine Hills.
- Washington County
- This Pine Hills is located in Washington County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km] to the northeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Pine Hills.
- Texas
- Bastrop County
- This Pine Hills is located in Bastrop County and lies 609 miles [980.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bastrop County community of Pine Hills.
- West Virginia
- Raleigh County
- This Pine Hills is located in Raleigh County and lies 476 miles [766 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pine Hills that is located in Tuscaloosa County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Raleigh County community of Pine Hills.
- California
Curious and Interesting Names Near Pine Hills ...
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.
- Box Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Springs
- Box Springs is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cedar Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Crest
- Cedar Crest is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cedar Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Knoll
- Cedar Knoll is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cherokee Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
- Cherokee Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cherry Dale
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Dale
- Cherry Dale is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cherrywood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
- Cherrywood is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Cloverdale
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Coventry
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Dearing Place
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dearing Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dearing Place
- Dearing Place is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Echo Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Fairway Drive
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairway Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Drive
- Fairway Drive is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Forest Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
- Forest Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County
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- Green Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Grove
- Green Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Hickory Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Forest
- Hickory Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County
- High Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Hillcrest
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Hillswood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Jerusalem Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerusalem Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerusalem Heights
- Jerusalem Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Kennedy Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedy Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedy Park
- Kennedy Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Lake Shore
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
- Lake Shore is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Lakeview
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Lynn Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Haven
- Lynn Haven is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Meadow Lawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Lawn
- Meadow Lawn is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Meadowbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Peach Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Grove
- Peach Grove is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Riverview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Rosedale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Rosedale Courts
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale Courts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale Courts
- Rosedale Courts is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Rosewood
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Running Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Running Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Running Brook
- Running Brook is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Sky Ranch
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Skyland Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyland Park
- Skyland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- South Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Park
- South Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Springbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
- Springbrook is located in Tuscaloosa County
- University
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for University. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
- University is located in Tuscaloosa County
- University Lane
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Lane
- University Lane is located in Tuscaloosa County
- University Place
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Place
- University Place is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Warrior Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warrior Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warrior Heights
- Warrior Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Whispering Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Hills
- Whispering Hills is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Woodland Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Park
- Woodland Park is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Woodland Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Pines
- Woodland Pines is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Woodland Terrace
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Terrace
- Woodland Terrace is located in Tuscaloosa County
- Green Grove
How Far From Pine Hills to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Pine Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Pine Hills and extending to:
- Tuscaloosa, which is the Seat of Tuscaloosa County, lies just to the West Northwest.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Pine Hills to Montgomery, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 704 miles [1,133 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,597 miles [10,616.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,306 miles [11,757.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pine Hills. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tuscaloosa County: www.co.tuscaloosa.al.us/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Pine Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pine Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.1851, Longitude: -87.5111 In this case, the coordinates for Pine Hills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Pine Hills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.082 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.71 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.651 degrees. |