Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Pines-on-Severn

• 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 Pines-on-Severn:
  • 39.020389, -76.501073
  • 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 Pines-on-Severn

• 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
  • Since Pines-on-Severn is near Queen Anne's County and also Prince George's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Queen Anne's County
  • eBird sighting report for Prince George's 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 Pines-on-Severn ...

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.

• Arnold
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arnold have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnold
  • Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arnold <2>
• Birchwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
  • Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
• Captains Choice
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Choice
  • Captains Choice is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cedarwood Cove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Cove
  • Cedarwood Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cherrywood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Cherrywood is located in Anne Arundel County
• Deer Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
  • Deer Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
• Divinity Cove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Divinity Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divinity Cove
  • Divinity Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Downs on the Severn
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs on the Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs on the Severn
  • Downs on the Severn is located in Anne Arundel County
• Dreams Landing
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dreams Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dreams Landing
  • Dreams Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
• Evans Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
  • Evans Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
• Fernbrook
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fernbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernbrook
  • Fernbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
• Ferry Farms
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferry Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Farms
  • Ferry Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Forest Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Meadows
    • Forest Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Great Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Meadows
    • Great Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenholly
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenholly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenholly
    • Greenholly is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harbour Glen
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbour Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Glen
    • Harbour Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hickory Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
    • Hidden Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Homewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
    • Homewood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Indian Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jones
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
    • Jones is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Joyce
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce
    • Joyce is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Landhaven
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landhaven
    • Landhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lark Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lark Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lark Hill
    • Lark Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lincoln Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
    • Lincoln Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Little John
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little John have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little John
    • Little John is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Longview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Longview is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Maid Marion
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maid Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maid Marion
    • Maid Marion is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Mariners Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariners Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariners Cove
    • Mariners Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Market Quay
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Market Quay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Market Quay
    • Market Quay is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Martins Cove Farm
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins Cove Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Cove Farm
    • Martins Cove Farm is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Providence ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
    • Providence is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Providence Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cove
    • Providence Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Raintree
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree
    • Raintree is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Ravenshead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenshead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenshead
    • Ravenshead is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Robin Hood Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Hill
    • Robin Hood Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Round View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round View
    • Round View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Tanglewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
    • Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Terrace Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
    • Terrace Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Twin Harbors
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Harbors have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Harbors
    • Twin Harbors is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Whispering Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
    • Whispering Woods is located in Anne Arundel County

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

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

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south (S).
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Pines-on-Severn to White House, 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.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,869 miles [9,445.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,574 miles [10,579.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,451 miles [7,163.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

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