Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Oak Dale Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Oak Dale Heights and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Oak Dale Heights

• 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 Oak Dale Heights:
  • 28.008900, -82.370800
  • 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 Oak Dale Heights

• 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 Oak Dale Heights 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Oak Dale Heights ...

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.

• Arabian Acres
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arabian Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arabian Acres
  • Arabian Acres is located in Hillsborough County
• Betty Jean Heights
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betty Jean Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betty Jean Heights
  • Betty Jean Heights is located in Hillsborough County
• Clearview
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
  • Clearview is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Point
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
  • Cypress Point is located in Hillsborough County
• Eastern Heights
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastern Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastern Heights
  • Eastern Heights is located in Hillsborough County
• Easy Way
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easy Way have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easy Way
  • Easy Way is located in Hillsborough County
• Georgia Terrace
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
  • Georgia Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
• Gold Coast
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gold Coast have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gold Coast
  • Gold Coast is located in Hillsborough County
• Golden Ring Groves
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ring Groves have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ring Groves
  • Golden Ring Groves is located in Hillsborough County
• Golden Terrace
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Terrace
  • Golden Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
• Highland
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland
  • Highland is located in Hillsborough County
• Kings Forest
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Forest
  • Kings Forest is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Linda Diane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Diane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Diane
    • Linda Diane is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lucy Dell
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lucy Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucy Dell
    • Lucy Dell is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marian
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marian have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marian
    • Marian is located in Hillsborough County
  • Michigan Broadway
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Broadway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Broadway
    • Michigan Broadway is located in Hillsborough County
  • Missouri Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Missouri Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Missouri Park
    • Missouri Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Orient Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orient Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orient Park
    • Orient Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pilgrims Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilgrims Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilgrims Place
    • Pilgrims Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Puritan Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Puritan Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Puritan Heights
    • Puritan Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Raven Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven Oaks
    • Raven Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • River Bluffs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Bluffs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Bluffs
    • River Bluffs is located in Hillsborough County
  • River Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Run
    • River Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Royal Greens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Greens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Greens
    • Royal Greens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rustic Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Village
    • Rustic Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sandy Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Ridge
    • Sandy Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Rest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Rest
    • Shady Rest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sixmile Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sixmile Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sixmile Creek
    • Sixmile Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Spillers
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spillers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spillers
    • Spillers is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sugarcreek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarcreek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarcreek
    • Sugarcreek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sultana Glade
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sultana Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sultana Glade
    • Sultana Glade is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunray Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunray Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunray Hills
    • Sunray Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Bluff
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Bluff
    • Temple Bluff is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Crest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Crest
    • Temple Crest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Heights
    • Temple Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hills
    • Temple Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Oaks
    • Temple Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Park
    • Temple Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Hill
    • Terrace Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Oaks
    • Terrace Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Overlook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Overlook
    • Terrace Overlook is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Park
    • Terrace Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace River
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace River have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace River
    • Terrace River is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Village
    • Terrace Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tradewinds
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tradewinds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tradewinds
    • Tradewinds is located in Hillsborough County
  • University Square
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Square
    • University Square is located in Hillsborough County
  • Vista Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Ridge
    • Vista Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Cove
    • Whisper Cove is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Oak Dale Heights 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 Oak Dale Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Oak Dale Heights and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the West Southwest.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 203 miles [326.7 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Oak Dale Heights 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 6,612 miles [10,641 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,281 miles [11,717.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,180 miles [8,336.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Oak Dale Heights. 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/