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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Walden Woods:
    • 27.994900, -82.109200
    • 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 Walden Woods
  • 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 Walden Woods ...

We found three communities that share the name Walden Woods.

Within Florida, the name Walden Woods is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Georgia
      • Hall County
      • This Walden Woods is located in Hall County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Walden Woods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Walden Woods.
    • North Carolina
      • Wake County
      • This Walden Woods is located in Wake County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Walden Woods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Walden Woods.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Walden Woods is located in Harris County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walden Woods that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Walden Woods.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Walden 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.

  • Alabama
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alabama have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alabama
    • Alabama is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cedar Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
    • Cedar Run is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cherry Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Cherry Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Park
    • Cherry Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Citrus Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Landing
    • Citrus Landing is located in Hillsborough County
  • Critter Lane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Critter Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Critter Lane
    • Critter Lane is located in Hillsborough County
  • Daily
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daily have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daily
    • Daily is located in Hillsborough County
  • Drew
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drew have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drew
    • Drew is located in Hillsborough County
  • Empire
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Empire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Empire
    • Empire is located in Hillsborough County
  • Forest Oak
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oak
    • Forest Oak is located in Hillsborough County
  • Four Seasons
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Seasons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
    • Four Seasons is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gordon Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordon Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordon Oaks
    • Gordon Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
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    • Greenleaf
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenleaf
      • Greenleaf is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hartline
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartline
      • Hartline is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hill Crest
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill Crest
      • Hill Crest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hobby
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hobby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hobby
      • Hobby is located in Hillsborough County
    • Homeland Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
      • Homeland Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hopewell Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Gardens
      • Hopewell Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
    • Jones Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jones Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones Ridge
      • Jones Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kings Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Village
      • Kings Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lee Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Villa
      • Lee Villa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lincoln Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
      • Lincoln Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Magnolia Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia Park
      • Magnolia Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marshall Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marshall Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marshall Heights
      • Marshall Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Mimosa Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Park
      • Mimosa Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Orange Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Court
      • Orange Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Peacock Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peacock Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peacock Grove
      • Peacock Grove is located in Hillsborough County
    • Piney Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Oaks
      • Piney Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Plant City
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Register Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Register Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Register Place
      • Register Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Robinson Farms
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Farms
      • Robinson Farms is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rose Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Valley
      • Rose Valley is located in Hillsborough County
    • Roseland Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseland Park
      • Roseland Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Samantha Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Samantha Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samantha Park
      • Samantha Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • School Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for School Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Park
      • School Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sparkman Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparkman Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparkman Oaks
      • Sparkman Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Strawberry Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Village
      • Strawberry Village is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sweats
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweats have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweats
      • Sweats is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tangerine Trails
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tangerine Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tangerine Trails
      • Tangerine Trails is located in Hillsborough County
    • Terry Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terry Park
      • Terry Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Twin Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Village Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Place
      • Village Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wild Rose
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wild Rose have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wild Rose
      • Wild Rose is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Walden Woods to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Walden Woods to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Walden Woods and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Walden Woods to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 213 miles [342.8 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 13 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 807 miles [1,298.7 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 6,601 miles [10,623.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,268 miles [11,696.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,168 miles [8,317.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Walden 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: 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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Walden Woods) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walden Woods. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9949, Longitude: -82.1092       In this case, the coordinates for Walden Woods have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Walden Woods 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 310.648 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.023 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.771 degrees.









 

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