Whispering Pines (Will County, IL) - Tidbits, Odds-and-Ends

Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Whispering 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 Whispering Pines:
- 41.610278, -88.010278
- 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 Whispering 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 Will County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Will County
- Since Whispering Pines is near Cook County and also DuPage County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cook County
- eBird sighting report for DuPage 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 Whispering Pines ...

We found 22 communities that share the name Whispering Pines.

Within Illinois, the name Whispering Pines is unique.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
  - Houston County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Houston County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the south of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Whispering Pines.
- Arizona
  - Gila County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Gila County and lies 1,356 miles [2,182.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gila County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Greenlee County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Greenlee County and lies 1,267 miles [2,039 km] to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenlee County community of Whispering Pines.
- California
  - Lake County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Lake County and lies 1,827 miles [2,940.3 km]<1> to the west of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Whispering Pines.
  - San Diego County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in San Diego County and lies 1,665 miles [2,679.6 km] to the west of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Whispering Pines.
- Florida
  - Okeechobee County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Okeechobee County and lies 1,069 miles [1,720.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okeechobee County community of Whispering Pines.
- Georgia
  - Bibb County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Bibb County and lies 653 miles [1,050.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Coweta County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Coweta County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the south southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coweta County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Dougherty County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Dougherty County and lies 722 miles [1,161.9 km] to the south southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Heard County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Heard County and lies 594 miles [956 km] to the south southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Heard County community of Whispering Pines.
- Maryland
  - Cecil County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Cecil County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<1> to the east of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Frederick County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Frederick County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km] to the east of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Whispering Pines.
- Mississippi
  - Oktibbeha County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<1> to the south of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Whispering Pines.
- North Carolina
  - Moore County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Moore County and lies 640 miles [1,030 km]<1> to the southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Orange County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Orange County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km] to the southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Rockingham County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Rockingham County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km] to the southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Whispering Pines.
  - Scotland County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Scotland County and lies 661 miles [1,063.8 km] to the southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotland County community of Whispering Pines.
- South Carolina
  - Pickens County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Pickens County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Whispering Pines.
- Tennessee
  - Unicoi County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Unicoi County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Unicoi County community of Whispering Pines.
- Texas
  - Nacogdoches County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 768 miles [1,236 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Whispering Pines.
- Virginia
  - Albemarle County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Albemarle County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Whispering Pines.
- Wisconsin
  - Outagamie County
  - This Whispering Pines is located in Outagamie County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km]<1> to the north of the Whispering Pines that is located in Will County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Outagamie County community of Whispering Pines.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Whispering 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.

Broken Arrow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Broken Arrow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Broken Arrow
- Broken Arrow is located in Will County
Cache Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cache Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cache Lake
- Cache Lake is located in Cook County
Chickasaw
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw
- Chickasaw is located in Will County
Cinnamon Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Creek
- Cinnamon Creek is located in Will County
Dawn Wood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawn Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawn Wood
- Dawn Wood is located in Will County
Deer Run
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
- Deer Run is located in Will County
Doctor Parker Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doctor Parker Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doctor Parker Place
- Doctor Parker Place is located in Will County
Erin Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Hills
- Erin Hills is located in Will County
Homer Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homer Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homer Glen
- Homer Glen is located in Will County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,281 people
- Homer Glen has also been known as:
- Homer Glen village
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homer Glen <3>
Lockport
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockport
- Lockport is located in Will County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,887 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lockport <3>
Long Run Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Run Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Run Creek
- Long Run Creek is located in Will County
Meadowview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Will County
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- Pebble Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Creek
  - Pebble Creek is located in Will County
- Romeo
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Romeo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Romeo
  - Romeo is located in Will County
- Shady Hollow
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Hollow
  - Shady Hollow is located in Will County
- Spring Creek Woods
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek Woods
  - Spring Creek Woods is located in Will County
- Twin Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Creek
  - Twin Creek is located in Will County

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

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

Joliet, which is the Seat of Will County, lies just to the South Southwest.
Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 152 miles [244.6 km]<1> to the southwest (SW). If you could drive a straight line from Whispering Pines to Springfield, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
The White House (Washington, DC) is 607 miles [976.9 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,209 miles [9,992.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,948 miles [11,181.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,831 miles [7,774.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Will County: www.willcountyillinois.com/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Whispering Pines) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Whispering Pines. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.6103, Longitude: -88.0103 In this case, the coordinates for Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines 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 314.687 degrees.
<7>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.58 degrees.
<8>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.83 degrees.