Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Forest Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Grove and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Forest Grove
- 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 Forest Grove:
- 47.976624, -94.231331
- 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 Forest Grove
- 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 Koochiching County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Koochiching County
- Since Forest Grove is near Beltrami County and also Itasca County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Beltrami County
- eBird sighting report for Itasca 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 Forest Grove ...
We found 26 communities that share the name Forest Grove.
Within Minnesota, the name Forest Grove is unique.
Beyond Minnesota, we know of another 26 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 26 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Columbia County
- This Forest Grove is located in Columbia County and lies 1,032 miles [1,660.8 km]<1> to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Forest Grove.
- Lafayette County
- This Forest Grove is located in Lafayette County and lies 1,025 miles [1,649.6 km] to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Forest Grove.
- British Columbia
- This Forest Grove lies 1,219 miles [1,961.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- California
- Santa Clara County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Forest Grove [Santa Clara County].
- Florida
- Alachua County
- This Forest Grove is located in Alachua County and lies 1,402 miles [2,256.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Forest Grove.
- Kansas
- Montgomery County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
- Kentucky
- Clark County
- This Forest Grove is located in Clark County and lies 856 miles [1,377.6 km]<1> to the southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Forest Grove.
- Louisiana
- Claiborne Parish
- This Forest Grove is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 1,048 miles [1,686.6 km]<1> to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Forest Grove.
- Maryland
- Charles County
- This Forest Grove is located in Charles County and lies 1,079 miles [1,736.5 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Forest Grove.
- Montgomery County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
- Wicomico County
- This Forest Grove is located in Wicomico County and lies 1,149 miles [1,849.1 km] to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Forest Grove.
- Michigan
- Ottawa County
- This Forest Grove is located in Ottawa County and lies 540 miles [869 km]<1> to the southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Forest Grove.
- Mississippi
- Leake County
- This Forest Grove is located in Leake County and lies 1,078 miles [1,734.9 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Forest Grove.
- Missouri
- Monroe County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Forest Grove.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Forest Grove is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,116 miles [1,796 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Forest Grove.
- Gloucester County
- This Forest Grove is located in Gloucester County and lies 1,118 miles [1,799.2 km] to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Forest Grove.
- North Carolina
- Onslow County
- This Forest Grove is located in Onslow County and lies 1,255 miles [2,019.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Forest Grove.
- Watauga County
- This Forest Grove is located in Watauga County and lies 1,024 miles [1,648 km] to the southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Watauga County community of Forest Grove.
- Oregon
- Washington County
- This Forest Grove is located in Washington County and lies 1,368 miles [2,201.6 km]<1> to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Forest Grove.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Forest Grove is located in Allegheny County and lies 866 miles [1,393.7 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Forest Grove.
- Bucks County
- This Forest Grove is located in Bucks County and lies 1,083 miles [1,742.9 km] to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Forest Grove.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Forest Grove is located in Davidson County and lies 885 miles [1,424.3 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Forest Grove.
- Meigs County
- This Forest Grove is located in Meigs County and lies 982 miles [1,580.4 km] to the south southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Forest Grove.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Forest Grove is located in Collin County and lies 1,033 miles [1,662.5 km]<1> to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Forest Grove.
- Henderson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Forest Grove [Henderson County].
- Milam County
- This Forest Grove is located in Milam County and lies 1,212 miles [1,950.5 km] to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Koochiching County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Milam County community of Forest Grove.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Grove ...
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.
- Big Falls
(23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Falls
- Big Falls is located in Koochiching County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Falls <5>
- Blackduck
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackduck
- Blackduck is located in Beltrami County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 833 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blackduck <5>
- Gates Corner
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gates Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gates Corner
- Gates Corner is located in Koochiching County
- Inez
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest) - Margie
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast) - Otto
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest) - Rosy
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the south) - Shooks
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shooks
- Shooks is located in Beltrami County
- Sturgeon River Landing
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sturgeon River Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgeon River Landing
- Sturgeon River Landing is located in Koochiching County
- Wildwood
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
How Far From Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Grove and extending to:
- International Falls, which is the Seat of Koochiching County, lies 56 miles [90.1 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Forest Grove to International Falls, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take over two days.
- Saint Paul, which is the State Capital of Minnesota, lies 215 miles [346 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,062 miles [1,709.1 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take over two days, a buggy would take 42 days and walking would take 61 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,097 miles [9,812.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,858 miles [11,036.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,786 miles [7,702.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Forest Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Koochiching County: www.co.koochiching.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Forest Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forest Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.9766, Longitude: -94.2313 In this case, the coordinates for Forest Grove have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Forest Grove could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Forest Grove, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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 Forest Grove to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.962 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 317.316 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.356 degrees. |