Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Cardinal Forest:
  • 39.128441, -76.868863
  • 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 Cardinal Forest

• 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 Howard County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Howard County
  • Since Cardinal Forest is near Prince George's County and also Montgomery County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
  • eBird sighting report for Montgomery 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 Cardinal Forest ...

We found two communities that share the name Cardinal Forest.

Within Maryland, the name Cardinal Forest is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Virginia
    • Fairfax County
    • This Cardinal Forest is located in Fairfax County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Cardinal Forest that is located in Howard County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Cardinal Forest.
    • Stafford County
    • This Cardinal Forest is located in Stafford County and lies 62 miles [99.8 km] to the southwest of the Cardinal Forest that is located in Howard County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Cardinal Forest.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cardinal Forest ...

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.

• Chase Eden
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase Eden
  • Chase Eden is located in Howard County
• Cherrywood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Cherrywood is located in Prince George's County
• Flamewood
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flamewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamewood
  • Flamewood is located in Howard County
• Fox Rest
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Rest
  • Fox Rest is located in Prince George's County
• Heritage Woods
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
  • Heritage Woods is located in Howard County
• High Ridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
  • High Ridge is located in Howard County
• Holiday Hills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
  • Holiday Hills is located in Howard County
• Hopewell
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
  • Hopewell is located in Howard County
• Hopkins Mead
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopkins Mead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkins Mead
  • Hopkins Mead is located in Howard County
• Howard Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Hills
  • Howard Hills is located in Howard County
• Lakeview
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
  • Lakeview is located in Howard County
• Laurel Oaks
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Oaks
  • Laurel Oaks is located in Prince George's County
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  • Magnolia ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
    • Magnolia is located in Howard County
  • Mission Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Heights
    • Mission Heights is located in Howard County
  • Mistletoe Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mistletoe Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mistletoe Springs
    • Mistletoe Springs is located in Prince George's County
  • Pleasant Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
    • Pleasant Grove is located in Howard County
  • River Island
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Island have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Island
    • River Island is located in Howard County
  • Robinsons Promise
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsons Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinsons Promise
    • Robinsons Promise is located in Howard County
  • Saddle Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
    • Saddle Creek is located in Montgomery County
  • Savage
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage
    • Savage is located in Howard County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Savage <3>
  • Scotchtown Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotchtown Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotchtown Hills
    • Scotchtown Hills is located in Prince George's County
  • Settlers Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Landing
    • Settlers Landing is located in Howard County
  • Stonebrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
    • Stonebrook is located in Howard County
  • Twin Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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 Howard County
  • Woodvalley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodvalley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodvalley
    • Woodvalley is located in Howard County

How Far From Cardinal Forest 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 Cardinal Forest to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Cardinal Forest to Ellicott City, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,881 miles [9,464.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,586 miles [10,599.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,463 miles [7,182.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Howard County: www.co.ho.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/