Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Lake Forest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lake Forest and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Lake Forest
- 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 Lake Forest:
- 28.088400, -82.421600
- 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 Lake Forest
- 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest ...
We found 27 communities that share the name Lake Forest.
There are two communities within Florida that are also named Lake Forest.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 25 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 25 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Broward County
- This Lake Forest is located in Broward County and lies 200 miles [321.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broward County community of Lake Forest.
- Duval County
- This Lake Forest is located in Duval County and lies 165 miles [265.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Lake Forest.
- Broward County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Baldwin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Lake Forest [Baldwin County].
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Lake Forest is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Lake Forest.
- California
- Orange County
- This Lake Forest is located in Orange County and lies 2,114 miles [3,402.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Lake Forest.
- Placer County
- This Lake Forest is located in Placer County and lies 2,279 miles [3,667.7 km] to the west northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Lake Forest.
- Georgia
- Cherokee County
- This Lake Forest is located in Cherokee County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Lake Forest.
- Gwinnett County
- This Lake Forest is located in Gwinnett County and lies 429 miles [690.4 km] to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Lake Forest.
- Hall County
- This Lake Forest is located in Hall County and lies 428 miles [688.8 km] to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Lake Forest.
- Oconee County
- This Lake Forest is located in Oconee County and lies 404 miles [650.2 km] to the north of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Lake Forest.
- Illinois
- Lake County
- This Lake Forest is located in Lake County and lies 1,023 miles [1,646.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Lake Forest.
- Louisiana
- Jefferson Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Lake Forest [Jefferson Parish].
- Orleans Parish
- This Lake Forest is located in Orleans Parish and lies 476 miles [766 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans Parish community of Lake Forest.
- Manitoba
- This Lake Forest lies 1,739 miles [2,798.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Lake Forest is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 829 miles [1,334.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Lake Forest.
- Michigan
- Antrim County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Lake Forest [Antrim County].
- Mississippi
- Warren County
- This Lake Forest is located in Warren County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Lake Forest.
- New Jersey
- Morris County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Lake Forest [Morris County].
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Lake Forest is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 501 miles [806.3 km]<1> to the north of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Lake Forest.
- New Hanover County
- This Lake Forest is located in New Hanover County and lies 499 miles [803.1 km] to the north northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Hanover County community of Lake Forest.
- South Carolina
- Greenville County
- This Lake Forest is located in Greenville County and lies 468 miles [753.2 km]<1> to the north of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Lake Forest.
- Spartanburg County
- This Lake Forest is located in Spartanburg County and lies 476 miles [766 km] to the north of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Lake Forest.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Lake Forest is located in Hamilton County and lies 547 miles [880.3 km]<1> to the north of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Lake Forest.
- Texas
- Harris County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Lake Forest [Harris County].
- Tarrant County
- This Lake Forest is located in Tarrant County and lies 957 miles [1,540.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of Lake Forest.
- Virginia
- Suffolk City
- This Lake Forest is located in Suffolk City and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Lake Forest.
- Wisconsin
- Waukesha County
- This Lake Forest is located in Waukesha County and lies 1,071 miles [1,723.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Lake Forest that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waukesha County community of Lake Forest.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Lake Forest ...
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.
- Calm Harbour
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calm Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calm Harbour
- Calm Harbour is located in Hillsborough County
- College Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Village
- College Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Curry Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curry Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry Cove
- Curry Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Cypress Head
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Head have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Head
- Cypress Head is located in Hillsborough County
- Emerald Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Cove
- Emerald Cove is located in Hillsborough County
- Flora Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flora Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flora Park
- Flora Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Floral Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floral Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
- Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Green Meadow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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 Hollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Hollow
- Hounds Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Hounds Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- 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
- John Knox Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for John Knox Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Knox Village
- John Knox Village is located in Hillsborough County
- Live Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Continue List (18 more) ...
- Maplehill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Marigold Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
- Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Mendoza
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Otterman
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Park Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Forest
- Park Forest is located in Hillsborough County
- Pond Eddy
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Regalwoods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- 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
- Settlers Pointe
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Pointe
- Settlers Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
- Silver Forrest
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Forrest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Forrest
- Silver Forrest is located in Hillsborough County
- Tall Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
- Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
- Tuxedo Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
- Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
- University
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- 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.<4>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
- University is located in Hillsborough County
- University Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
- University Village is located in Hillsborough County
- University Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Woods
- University Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Vander Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- 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
- Waterbridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterbridge
- Waterbridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Wildwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Willow Pond
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- 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
- Maplehill
How Far From Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lake Forest and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the South Southwest.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Lake Forest to Tallahassee, with an average speed<5>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 807 miles [1,298.7 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,611 miles [10,639.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,280 miles [11,716 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lake Forest. 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Lake Forest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lake Forest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.0884, Longitude: -82.4216 In this case, the coordinates for Lake Forest 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Lake Forest 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> | 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. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Lake Forest to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.82 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.234 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.851 degrees. |