Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Valrico Woodland:
  • 27.987500, -82.250500
  • 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 Valrico Woodland

• 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 Valrico Woodland is near Pasco County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pasco County
  • eBird sighting report for Polk 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 Valrico Woodland ...

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.

• All Green
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for All Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for All Green
  • All Green is located in Hillsborough County
• American Gardens
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for American Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for American Gardens
  • American Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
• Angel Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angel Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Run
  • Angel Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Camelot
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
  • Camelot is located in Hillsborough County
• Carriage Crossing
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Crossing
  • Carriage Crossing is located in Hillsborough County
• Cash Acres
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cash Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cash Acres
  • Cash Acres is located in Hillsborough County
• Chancey
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chancey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey
  • Chancey is located in Hillsborough County
• Chestnut Forest
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Forest
  • Chestnut Forest is located in Hillsborough County
• Diamond Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Hill
  • Diamond Hill is located in Hillsborough County
• Dickey
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickey
  • Dickey is located in Hillsborough County
• Dover
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
  • Dover is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <2>
• Eleven Mile Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Mile Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Mile Hill
  • Eleven Mile Hill is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Gallagher Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Lakes
    • Gallagher Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gallagher Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Meadows
    • Gallagher Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Graystone
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graystone have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graystone
    • Graystone is located in Hillsborough County
  • Greenewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenewood
    • Greenewood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Grove Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
    • Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Heritage Crest
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Crest
    • Heritage Crest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
    • Hickory Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hollowtree
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollowtree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollowtree
    • Hollowtree is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Cove
    • Hunters Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jacobs Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacobs Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobs Place
    • Jacobs Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jess Walden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jess Walden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jess Walden Oaks
    • Jess Walden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jolly Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jolly Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolly Corner
    • Jolly Corner is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kings Row
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Row have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Row
    • Kings Row is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway
    • Kingsway is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Downs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Downs
    • Kingsway Downs is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Oaks
    • Kingsway Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake View
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
    • Lake View is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Weeks
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Weeks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Weeks
    • Lake Weeks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lakeview Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Village
    • Lakeview Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lone Pine
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Pine
    • Lone Pine is located in Hillsborough County
  • Long Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Pond
    • Long Pond is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mango Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mango Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mango Hills
    • Mango Hills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Martin
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
    • Martin is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mirror Crest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mirror Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mirror Crest
    • Mirror Crest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Mirror Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mirror Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mirror Lake
    • Mirror Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Orangewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orangewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangewood
    • Orangewood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Parsons Pointe
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons Pointe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons Pointe
    • Parsons Pointe is located in Hillsborough County
  • Parsons Reserve
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons Reserve have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons Reserve
    • Parsons Reserve is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pineapple Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineapple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineapple Hill
    • Pineapple Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rolling Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Oaks
    • Rolling Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Stables
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Stables have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Stables
    • Shady Stables is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shangri La
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shangri La have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shangri La
    • Shangri La is located in Hillsborough County
  • Snows Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snows Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snows Corner
    • Snows Corner is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunny Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
    • Sunny Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Lake
    • Whisper Lake is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Valrico Woodland 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 Valrico Woodland to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Valrico Woodland and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<3> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Valrico Woodland to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 208 miles [334.7 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 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 810 miles [1,303.6 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 6,608 miles [10,634.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,276 miles [11,709.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,175 miles [8,328.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Valrico Woodland. 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/