Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in River Park Estates, we use the following websites to find information relevant to River Park Estates and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for River Park Estates

• 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 River Park Estates:
  • 39.340382, -76.949700
  • 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 River Park Estates

• 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 River Park Estates is near Carroll County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Carroll County
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 River Park Estates ...

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.

• Alpha
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpha have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpha
  • Alpha is located in Howard County
• Bonnie Brae
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Brae have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
  • Bonnie Brae is located in Carroll County
• Candlewick
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Candlewick have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Candlewick
  • Candlewick is located in Carroll County
• Cooksville
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooksville
  • Cooksville is located in Howard County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cooksville <2>
• Driver
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Driver have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driver
  • Driver is located in Howard County
• Eagles Loft
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagles Loft have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Loft
  • Eagles Loft is located in Howard County
• Eldersburg
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldersburg
  • Eldersburg is located in Carroll County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldersburg <2>
• Emerald Valley
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Valley
  • Emerald Valley is located in Carroll County
• Fairhaven
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven
  • Fairhaven is located in Carroll County
• Forest Oaks
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Oaks
  • Forest Oaks is located in Carroll County
• Freedom
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom
  • Freedom is located in Carroll County
• Freedom Forest
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Forest
  • Freedom Forest is located in Carroll County
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  • Freedom Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freedom Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freedom Village
    • Freedom Village is located in Carroll County
  • Grand View
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand View
    • Grand View is located in Carroll County
  • Green Henge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Henge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Henge
    • Green Henge is located in Howard County
  • Harvest Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Farms
    • Harvest Farms is located in Carroll County
  • Hawk Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawk Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawk Ridge
    • Hawk Ridge is located in Carroll County
  • Heritage Farms
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Farms
    • Heritage Farms is located in Howard County
  • Hilltop
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
    • Hilltop is located in Carroll County
  • Hoods Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoods Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoods Mill
    • Hoods Mill is located in Carroll County
  • Indian Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hill
    • Indian Hill is located in Howard County
  • Ivory
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivory have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivory
    • Ivory is located in Howard County
  • Justifiable
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Justifiable have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Justifiable
    • Justifiable is located in Howard County
  • Long Meadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Meadows
    • Long Meadows is located in Carroll County
  • Piney Ridge Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Ridge Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Ridge Village
    • Piney Ridge Village is located in Carroll County
  • Rolling Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
    • Rolling Hills is located in Carroll County
  • Rover ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rover
    • Rover is located in Howard County
  • Sandy Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hill
    • Sandy Hill is located in Howard County
  • Slacks Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slacks Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slacks Corner
    • Slacks Corner is located in Howard County
  • Squires
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squires have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires
    • Squires is located in Carroll County
  • Sweet Air
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Air have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Air
    • Sweet Air is located in Carroll County
  • Sycamore Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Springs
    • Sycamore Springs is located in Howard County
  • Waters Edge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waters Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waters Edge
    • Waters Edge is located in Carroll County

How Far From River Park Estates 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 River Park Estates to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in River Park Estates and extending to:

• Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from River Park Estates 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 35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take most of two days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,875 miles [9,454.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,582 miles [10,592.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,458 miles [7,174.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for River Park Estates. 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/