Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Pepper Tree:
  • 42.136137, -88.042574
  • 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 Pepper Tree

• 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 Cook County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Cook County
  • Since Pepper Tree is near Lake County and also Kane County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Lake County
  • eBird sighting report for Kane 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 Pepper Tree ...

We found one communities that share the name Pepper Tree.

There is one other community in Illinois which is also named Pepper Tree.

Beyond Illinois.

• Communities Located In Illinois ...
  • Will County
    • This Pepper Tree is located in Will County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the south of the Pepper Tree that is located in Cook County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Pepper Tree.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pepper Tree ...

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.

• Beaver Creek
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
  • Beaver Creek is located in Lake County
• Bishops Ridge
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bishops Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishops Ridge
  • Bishops Ridge is located in Lake County
• Buffalo Grove
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Grove
  • Buffalo Grove is located in Lake County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 40,161 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Grove <3>
• Cedar Creek
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Creek
  • Cedar Creek is located in Lake County
• Chapel Hill
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill is located in Lake County
• Creekside
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekside
  • Creekside is located in Cook County
• Deer Chase
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Chase
  • Deer Chase is located in Lake County
• Deer Lake
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Lake
  • Deer Lake is located in Cook County
• Deer Park
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
  • Deer Park is located in Lake County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,199 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Park <3>
• Forest Lake
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
  • Forest Lake is located in Lake County
• Herons Crossing
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herons Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herons Crossing
  • Herons Crossing is located in Lake County
• Hickory Hills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
  • Hickory Hills is located in Lake County
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  • Hidden Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
    • Hidden Lake is located in Cook County
  • Lake Zurich
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Zurich have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Zurich
    • Lake Zurich is located in Lake County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,760 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Zurich <3>
  • Long Grove
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Grove
    • Long Grove is located in Lake County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,868 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Long Grove <3>
  • Long Grove Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Grove Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Grove Valley
    • Long Grove Valley is located in Lake County
  • Meadowridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowridge
    • Meadowridge is located in Lake County
  • Park Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Hill
    • Park Hill is located in Lake County
  • Ponds
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponds
    • Ponds is located in Lake County
  • Prairie Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Creek
    • Prairie Creek is located in Lake County
  • Quail Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
    • Quail Run is located in Lake County
  • Quentin Corners
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quentin Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quentin Corners
    • Quentin Corners is located in Lake County
  • Ravens Wing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravens Wing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravens Wing
    • Ravens Wing is located in Lake County
  • Rolling Meadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
    • Rolling Meadows is located in Cook County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,246 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rolling Meadows <3>
  • Squires
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squires have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires
    • Squires is located in Lake County
  • Staples Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples Corner
    • Staples Corner is located in Cook County
  • Tall Oaks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Oaks
    • Tall Oaks is located in Lake County
  • Tall Trees
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tall Trees have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tall Trees
    • Tall Trees is located in Lake County

How Far From Pepper Tree 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 Pepper Tree to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Chicago, which is the Seat of Cook County, lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Pepper Tree to Chicago, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
• Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 182 miles [292.9 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 618 miles [994.6 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 25 days and walking would take 36 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,185 miles [9,953.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,925 miles [11,144.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,810 miles [7,740.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pepper Tree. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Cook County: www.co.cook.il.us/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov