Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Forest Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Oaks and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Forest Oaks

• 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 Forest Oaks:
  • 28.051200, -82.465900
  • 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 Forest Oaks

• 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 Forest Oaks is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pasco County
  • eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 Forest Oaks ...

We found six communities that share the name Forest Oaks.

Within Florida, the name Forest Oaks is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another six communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Indiana
    • Porter County
    • This Forest Oaks is located in Porter County and lies 969 miles [1,559.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Forest Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Porter County community of Forest Oaks.
  • Louisiana
    • East Baton Rouge Parish
    • This Forest Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 543 miles [873.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Forest Oaks.
    • Ouachita Parish
    • This Forest Oaks is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km] to the west northwest of the Forest Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Forest Oaks.
  • Maryland
    • Carroll County
    • This Forest Oaks is located in Carroll County and lies 845 miles [1,359.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Forest Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Forest Oaks.
  • North Carolina
    • Guilford County
    • This Forest Oaks is located in Guilford County and lies 571 miles [918.9 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Forest Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Forest Oaks.
    • Nash County
    • This Forest Oaks is located in Nash County and lies 610 miles [981.7 km] to the north northeast of the Forest Oaks that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nash County community of Forest Oaks.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Oaks ...

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.

• Castle Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
  • Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Dill
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
  • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
• Flora Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora Park
  • Flora Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Golden Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
  • Golden Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Golf View Heights
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
  • Golf View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
• Golfland Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
  • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Harvey Heights
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
  • Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
• High Pines
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
  • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
• Indian Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
  • Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
• Joshuas Bend
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
  • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
• Lake Ellen
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
  • Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
• Log Cabin Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
  • Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Manor Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hills
    • Manor Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marigold Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
    • Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Otterman
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterman
    • Otterman is located in Hillsborough County
  • Paddock Square
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
    • Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tall Pines
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
    • Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Terrace
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
    • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • University Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
    • University Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Venetian Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Venetian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Venetian Park
    • Venetian Park is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Forest Oaks 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 Forest Oaks to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Oaks and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Forest Oaks to Tallahassee, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 811 miles [1,305.2 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 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 7,284 miles [11,722.5 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 Forest Oaks. 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: https://www.myflorida.com/