Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Tall Pines:
  • 28.074200, -82.461600
  • 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 Tall Pines

• 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 Tall Pines 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 Tall Pines ...

We found four communities that share the name Tall Pines.

Within Florida, the name Tall Pines is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these four communities, three are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Mississippi
    • Lamar County
    • This Tall Pines is located in Lamar County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Tall Pines that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Tall Pines.
  • Saskatchewan
    • This Tall Pines lies 1,970 miles [3,170.4 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Tall Pines that is located in Hillsborough County.
  • South Carolina
    • Berkeley County
    • This Tall Pines is located in Berkeley County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Tall Pines that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Tall Pines.
  • Texas
    • Marion 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 Tall Pines [Marion County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Tall Pines ...

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
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • 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
• Castle Gardens
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
  • Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Cedarwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood
  • Cedarwood is located in Hillsborough County
• Cherry Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
  • Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• College Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • 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
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • 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 north)
  • 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
• Deer Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
  • Deer Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Dill
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
  • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
• Emerald Cove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • 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
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • 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
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • 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
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  • Forest Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
    • Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Golf View Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golfland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golfland Park
    • Golfland Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Griffin
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
    • Griffin is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvey Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
    • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hounds Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Hunters Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
    • Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Head
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Head have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Head
    • Indian Head is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Mound Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Mound Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Mound Village
    • Indian Mound Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
    • Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • John Knox Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Joshuas Bend
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joshuas Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joshuas Bend
    • Joshuas Bend is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen
    • Lake Ellen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen Walk
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Log Cabin Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
    • Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marigold Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
  • Otterman
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> 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 southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Square
    • Paddock Square is located in Hillsborough County
  • Park Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Rolling Green Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
    • Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Settlers Pointe
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Shady Pines
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Pines
    • Shady Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shagbark
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shagbark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shagbark
    • Shagbark is located in Hillsborough County
  • Silver Forrest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Sunny Shores
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Shores
    • Sunny Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • 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
  • 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.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
    • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • University
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Waterbridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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

How Far From Tall Pines 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 Tall Pines to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Tall Pines 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 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Tall Pines 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 809 miles [1,302 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 6,613 miles [10,642.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,283 miles [11,720.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,181 miles [8,338 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Tall Pines. 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/