Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Fox Run, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fox Run and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Fox Run
- 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 Fox Run:
- 28.139000, -82.433100
- 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 Fox Run
- 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 Fox Run 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 Fox Run ...
We found 22 communities that share the name Fox Run.
Within Florida, the name Fox Run is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Madison County
- This Fox Run is located in Madison County and lies 508 miles [817.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Fox Run.
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Fox Run is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 464 miles [746.7 km] to the northwest of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Fox Run.
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Clark County
- This Fox Run is located in Clark County and lies 832 miles [1,339 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Fox Run.
- Cook County
- This Fox Run is located in Cook County and lies 1,010 miles [1,625.4 km] to the north northwest of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Fox Run.
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- This Fox Run is located in Baltimore County and lies 854 miles [1,374.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Fox Run.
- Charles County
- This Fox Run is located in Charles County and lies 791 miles [1,273 km] to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Fox Run.
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Durham County
- This Fox Run is located in Durham County and lies 588 miles [946.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Durham County community of Fox Run.
- Forsyth County
- This Fox Run is located in Forsyth County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km] to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Fox Run.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Fox Run is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km] to the north of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Fox Run.
- Nash County
- This Fox Run is located in Nash County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km] to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nash County community of Fox Run.
- Union County
- This Fox Run is located in Union County and lies 485 miles [780.5 km] to the north of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Fox Run.
- Wake County
- This Fox Run is located in Wake County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km] to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Fox Run.
- Wilkes County
- This Fox Run is located in Wilkes County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km] to the north of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkes County community of Fox Run.
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Butler County
- This Fox Run is located in Butler County and lies 877 miles [1,411.4 km]<1> to the north of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Fox Run.
- York County
- This Fox Run is located in York County and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km] to the north northeast of the Fox Run that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Fox Run.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Fox Run ...
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.
- Carr Drive
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carr Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carr Drive
- Carr Drive is located in Hillsborough County
- Cypress Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Cove
- Cypress Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Eagle Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Crest
- Eagle Crest is located in Hillsborough County
- Evergreen North
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen North have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen North
- Evergreen North is located in Hillsborough County
- Green Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
- Green Meadow is located in Hillsborough County
- Hounds Run
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Run
- Hounds Run is located in Hillsborough County
- Jessies Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessies Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessies Place
- Jessies Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Lake Keen
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Keen
- Lake Keen is located in Hillsborough County
- Live Oak
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Manor Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Oaks
- Manor Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Maplehill
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Montana Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montana Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montana Pines
- Montana Pines is located in Hillsborough County
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- Oak Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
- Oak Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Pond Eddy
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Popes
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Regalwoods
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regalwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regalwoods
- Regalwoods is located in Hillsborough County
- Ridgelake
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Rustic Oaks Place
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks Place
- Rustic Oaks Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Suzie Trace
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suzie Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suzie Trace
- Suzie Trace is located in Hillsborough County
- Tangerine Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangerine Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangerine Hill
- Tangerine Hill is located in Hillsborough County
- Turning Point
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turning Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turning Point
- Turning Point is located in Hillsborough County
- Vander Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vander Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vander Creek
- Vander Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Wildwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Willow Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
- Willow Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Willow Pond
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Pond
- Willow Pond is located in Hillsborough County
- Oak Hollow
How Far From Fox Run 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 Fox Run to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Fox Run and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Fox Run to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 804 miles [1,293.9 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,609 miles [10,636.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,279 miles [11,714.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,177 miles [8,331.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fox Run. 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 'straight-line' (or 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- Fox Run) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fox Run. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.1390, Longitude: -82.4331 In this case, the coordinates for Fox Run have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Fox Run 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. |
| <3> | 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. |
| <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 Fox Run 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 310.83 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.253 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.844 degrees. |