Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 University Woods:
  • 28.075700, -82.416200
  • 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 University Woods

• 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 University Woods 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 University Woods ...

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 northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calm Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calm Harbour
  • Calm Harbour is located in Hillsborough County
• Castle Gardens
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Gardens
  • Castle Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Clearview
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • 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
• College Village
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curry Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry Cove
  • Curry Cove is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Head
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Head have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Head
  • Cypress Head is located in Hillsborough County
• Dill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dill
  • Dill is located in Hillsborough County
• Elizabeth Court
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Court
  • Elizabeth Court 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.<1> 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.<1> 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floral Gardens
  • Floral Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Forest Oaks
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
  • Forest Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Golden Terrace
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Golf View Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Heights
    • Golf View Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Green Meadow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadow
    • Green Meadow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvey Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvey Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey Heights
    • Harvey Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Creek
    • Hidden Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • High Pines
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Pines
    • High Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hounds Hollow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Hollow
    • Hounds Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hounds Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hounds Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hounds Run
    • Hounds Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    (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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for John Knox Village
    • John Knox Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kathryn Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kathryn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kathryn Park
    • Kathryn Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kelly Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kelly Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kelly Ridge
    • Kelly Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Linda Court
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linda Court have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linda Court
    • Linda Court is located in Hillsborough County
  • Linda Diane
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Live Oak
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Live Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Live Oak
    • Live Oak is located in Hillsborough County
  • Log Cabin Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Cabin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Cabin Hills
    • Log Cabin Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Maplehill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maplehill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplehill
    • Maplehill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Marian
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Marigold Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marigold Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marigold Gardens
    • Marigold Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mendoza
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mendoza have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mendoza
    • Mendoza is located in Hillsborough County
  • Otterman
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterman
    • Otterman is located in Hillsborough County
  • Park Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Forest
    • Park Forest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pond Eddy
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pond Eddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond Eddy
    • Pond Eddy is located in Hillsborough County
  • Puritan Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Regalwoods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regalwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regalwoods
    • Regalwoods is located in Hillsborough County
  • River Bluffs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Riveredge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riveredge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riveredge
    • Riveredge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Royal Greens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • Settlers Pointe
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Forrest
    • Silver Forrest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sulphur Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Hill
    • Sulphur Hill 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Pines
    • Tall Pines is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Bluff
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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 Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 Highlands
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Highlands
    • Temple Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
  • Temple Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Knoll
    • Temple Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Gables
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gables have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gables
    • Terrace Gables is located in Hillsborough County
  • Terrace Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 Overlook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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 south)
    • 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 Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Terrace Walk
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Walk
    • Terrace Walk 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.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Park
    • Tuxedo Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Tuxedo Terrace
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuxedo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuxedo Terrace
    • Tuxedo Terrace is located in Hillsborough County
  • University
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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.<2>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
    • University is located in Hillsborough County
  • University Square
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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
  • University Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Village
    • University Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Vander Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vander Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vander Creek
    • Vander Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Vista Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • 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
  • Waterbridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterbridge
    • Waterbridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Wildwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
    • Wildwood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Willow Pond
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Pond
    • Willow Pond is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From University Woods 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 University Woods to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in University Woods 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 198 miles [318.7 km]<3> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from University Woods to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>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 808 miles [1,300.3 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 6,611 miles [10,639.4 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 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for University Woods. 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/