Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Live Oak, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Live Oak and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Live Oak
- 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 Live Oak:
- 28.119200, -82.432800
- 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 Live Oak
- 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak ...
We found sixteen communities that share the name Live Oak.
There are two communities within Florida that are also named Live Oak.
Beyond Florida, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Suwannee County
- Washington County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- California
- Sacramento County
- This Live Oak is located in Sacramento County and lies 2,322 miles [3,736.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sacramento County community of Live Oak.
- Santa Cruz County
- This Live Oak is located in Santa Cruz County and lies 2,360 miles [3,798.1 km] to the west northwest of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Santa Cruz County community of Live Oak.
- Sutter County
- This Live Oak is located in Sutter County and lies 2,360 miles [3,798.1 km] to the west northwest of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sutter County community of Live Oak.
- Georgia
- Decatur 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 Georgia community of Live Oak [Decatur County].
- Liberty County
- This Live Oak is located in Liberty County and lies 259 miles [416.8 km]<1> to the north of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Liberty County community of Live Oak.
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- This Live Oak is located in Caddo Parish and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Live Oak.
- Livingston 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 Live Oak [Livingston Parish].
- Plaquemines Parish
- This Live Oak is located in Plaquemines Parish and lies 472 miles [759.6 km] to the west northwest of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plaquemines Parish community of Live Oak.
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Bexar County
- This Live Oak is located in Bexar County and lies 966 miles [1,554.6 km]<1> to the west of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bexar County community of Live Oak.
- Concho County
- This Live Oak is located in Concho County and lies 1,069 miles [1,720.4 km] to the west northwest of the Live Oak that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Concho County community of Live Oak.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Live Oak ...
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 southwest)- 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
- Curry Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- 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 Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- 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
- Emerald Cove
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- 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
- Evergreen North
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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
- Fox Run
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Green Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- 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
- Lake Keen
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Keen
- Lake Keen is located in Hillsborough County
- Manor Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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 northeast) - Continue List (13 more) ...
- Montana Pines
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- 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
- Park Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Popes
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Regalwoods
(Less than 2 miles 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
- Silver Forrest
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- 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
- Suzie Trace
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- 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
- Turning Point
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- 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
- Waterbridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Willow Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- 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 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
- Montana Pines
How Far From Live Oak 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 Live Oak to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Live Oak and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Live Oak to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 194 miles [312.2 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 806 miles [1,297.1 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 6,610 miles [10,637.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,280 miles [11,716 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,178 miles [8,333.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Live Oak. 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/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Live Oak) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Live Oak. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 28.1192, Longitude: -82.4328 In this case, the coordinates for Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 310.828 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.248 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.848 degrees. |