Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Creekside, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Creekside and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Creekside
- 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 Creekside:
- 27.819300, -82.250400
- 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 Creekside
- 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Creekside is near Manatee County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Manatee County
- eBird sighting report for Polk 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 Creekside ...
We found twelve communities that share the name Creekside.
Within Florida, the name Creekside is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another twelve communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these twelve communities, eleven are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- British Columbia
- This Creekside lies 2,620 miles [4,216.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Creekside that is located in Hillsborough County.
- California
- Monterey County
- This Creekside is located in Monterey County and lies 2,365 miles [3,806.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Creekside that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monterey County community of Creekside.
- San Bernardino County
- This Creekside is located in San Bernardino County and lies 2,125 miles [3,419.9 km] to the west northwest of the Creekside that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Creekside.
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Dorchester County
- This Creekside is located in Dorchester County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Creekside that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Creekside.
- Horry County
- This Creekside is located in Horry County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km] to the north northeast of the Creekside that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Creekside.
- Tennessee
- Utah
- British Columbia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Creekside ...
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.
- Cedar Grove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Creek View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
- Creek View is located in Hillsborough County
- Doe Branch
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doe Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doe Branch
- Doe Branch is located in Hillsborough County
- Emerald Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Creek
- Emerald Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Fish Hawk
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Fish Hawk Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fish Hawk Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Hawk Farms
- Fish Hawk Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Fish Hawk Trails
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fish Hawk Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fish Hawk Trails
- Fish Hawk Trails is located in Hillsborough County
- Fishhawk Ranch
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishhawk Ranch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishhawk Ranch
- Fishhawk Ranch is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
- Hickory Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Highlands
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
- Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Woods
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
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- Hidden Forest
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
- Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
- Indian Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Leonard Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard Woods
- Leonard Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Marvinia Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvinia Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvinia Hills
- Marvinia Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Mason Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Oaks
- Mason Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Paddock Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Oaks
- Paddock Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Panther Trace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Panther Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Panther Trace
- Panther Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Pine Trace
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Trace
- Pine Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Ranch Road Groves
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranch Road Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranch Road Groves
- Ranch Road Groves is located in Hillsborough County
- River Rapids
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Rapids
- River Rapids is located in Hillsborough County
- Rivers Edge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers Edge
- Rivers Edge is located in Hillsborough County
- Riverwoods Hammock
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwoods Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods Hammock
- Riverwoods Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
- Shadow Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Ridge
- Shadow Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Shadow Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Run
- Shadow Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Cove
- Shady Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks
- Shady Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Shoals
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Summer Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Springs
- Summer Springs is located in Hillsborough County
- Hidden Forest
How Far From Creekside 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 Creekside to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Creekside and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Creekside to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 218 miles [350.8 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 821 miles [1,321.3 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,615 miles [10,645.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,282 miles [11,719.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,183 miles [8,341.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Creekside. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Creekside) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Creekside. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.8193, Longitude: -82.2504 In this case, the coordinates for Creekside 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> | 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. |
| <4> | 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 Creekside to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.709 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.069 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.851 degrees. |