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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Echo Acres:
    • 35.302617, -82.497620
    • 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 Echo Acres
  • 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 Echo Acres ...

We found one communities that share the name Echo Acres.

Within North Carolina, the name Echo Acres is unique.

Beyond North Carolina, there is another community also named Echo Acres in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Echo Acres is located in Hillsborough County and lies 510 miles [820.8 km]<1> to the south of the Echo Acres that is located in Henderson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Echo Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Echo Acres ...

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.

  • Bent Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
    • Bent Tree is located in Henderson County
  • Crooked Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooked Creek
    • Crooked Creek is located in Henderson County
  • Echo Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Lakes
    • Echo Lakes is located in Henderson County
  • English Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Hills
    • English Hills is located in Henderson County
  • Glenn Brook
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Brook
    • Glenn Brook is located in Henderson County
  • Green Acres
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Henderson County
  • Holly Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
    • Holly Hill is located in Henderson County
  • Hunter Crossing
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Crossing
    • Hunter Crossing is located in Henderson County
  • Indian Cave Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Cave Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Cave Park
    • Indian Cave Park is located in Henderson County
  • Indian Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Cove
    • Indian Cove is located in Henderson County
  • Indian Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Henderson County
  • Laurel Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
    • Laurel Park is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,339 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Park <3>
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    • Mountain Lake Camp
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Camp
      • Mountain Lake Camp is located in Henderson County
    • Overlook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
      • Overlook is located in Henderson County
    • Pebble Creek
      (Less than 2 miles 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 Henderson County
    • Plantation Walk
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Walk
      • Plantation Walk is located in Henderson County
    • Quail Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
      • Quail Hollow is located in Henderson County
    • Quail Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
      • Quail Ridge is located in Henderson County
    • Rosebud
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebud have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebud
      • Rosebud is located in Henderson County
    • Sky Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Village
      • Sky Village is located in Henderson County
    • Sugar Hollow Farm
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Hollow Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Hollow Farm
      • Sugar Hollow Farm is located in Henderson County
    • Terrace Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
      • Terrace Gardens is located in Henderson County
    • Timbercreek
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timbercreek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timbercreek
      • Timbercreek is located in Henderson County
    • Tranquility
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
      • Tranquility is located in Henderson County
    • Tree Haven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Haven
      • Tree Haven is located in Henderson County
    • Valley Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hill
      • Valley Hill is located in Henderson County
    • Willow Bend
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bend
      • Willow Bend is located in Henderson County

How Far From Echo Acres to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Echo Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Hendersonville, which is the Seat of Henderson County, lies just to the East Northeast.
  • Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 219 miles [352.4 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Echo Acres to Raleigh, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 13 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 389 miles [626 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 16 days and walking would take 23 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,287 miles [10,117.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,991 miles [11,250.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,869 miles [7,835.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Henderson County: www.hendersoncountync.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Echo Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Echo Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3026, Longitude: -82.4976       In this case, the coordinates for Echo Acres 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 Echo Acres 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 311.187 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.671 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.136 degrees.









 

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