Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Whispering Pines, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Whispering Pines and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Whispering Pines
- 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 Whispering Pines:
- 36.030975, -79.004732
- 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 Whispering Pines
- 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 Orange County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Orange County
- Since Whispering Pines is near Durham County and also Granville County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Durham County
- eBird sighting report for Granville 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 Whispering Pines ...
We found 22 communities that share the name Whispering Pines.
There are three communities within North Carolina that are also named Whispering Pines.
Beyond North Carolina, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In North Carolina ...
- Moore County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Moore County and lies 57 miles [91.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Whispering Pines.
- Rockingham County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Rockingham County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Whispering Pines.
- Scotland County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Scotland County and lies 93 miles [149.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scotland County community of Whispering Pines.
- Moore County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Houston County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Houston County and lies 497 miles [799.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Whispering Pines.
- Arizona
- Gila County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Gila County and lies 1,816 miles [2,922.6 km]<1> to the west of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gila County community of Whispering Pines.
- Greenlee County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Greenlee County and lies 1,702 miles [2,739.1 km] to the west of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenlee County community of Whispering Pines.
- California
- Lake County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Lake County and lies 2,381 miles [3,831.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Whispering Pines.
- San Diego County
- This Whispering Pines is located in San Diego County and lies 2,133 miles [3,432.7 km] to the west of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Whispering Pines.
- Florida
- Okeechobee County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Okeechobee County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<1> to the south of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okeechobee County community of Whispering Pines.
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Bibb County and lies 339 miles [545.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Whispering Pines.
- Coweta County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Coweta County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km] to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coweta County community of Whispering Pines.
- Dougherty County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Dougherty County and lies 425 miles [684 km] to the southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Whispering Pines.
- Heard County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Heard County and lies 393 miles [632.5 km] to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Heard County community of Whispering Pines.
- Illinois
- Will County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Will County and lies 618 miles [994.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Whispering Pines.
- Maryland
- Cecil County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Cecil County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Whispering Pines.
- Frederick County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Frederick County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km] to the north northeast of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Whispering Pines.
- Mississippi
- Oktibbeha County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Oktibbeha County and lies 587 miles [944.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oktibbeha County community of Whispering Pines.
- South Carolina
- Pickens County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Pickens County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Whispering Pines.
- Tennessee
- Unicoi County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Unicoi County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the west of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Unicoi County community of Whispering Pines.
- Texas
- Nacogdoches County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Whispering Pines.
- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Albemarle County and lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the north of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of Whispering Pines.
- Wisconsin
- Outagamie County
- This Whispering Pines is located in Outagamie County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Whispering Pines that is located in Orange County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Outagamie County community of Whispering Pines.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Whispering Pines ...
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.
- Cedar Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
- Cedar Hill is located in Orange County
- Colony Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
- Colony Park is located in Durham County
- Cornwallis Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornwallis Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornwallis Hills
- Cornwallis Hills is located in Orange County
- Coventry
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Falls of New Hope
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls of New Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls of New Hope
- Falls of New Hope is located in Orange County
- Greymoss
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Havenhill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Heather Glen
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Glen
- Heather Glen is located in Durham County
- Heritage Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Heights
- Heritage Heights is located in Durham County
- Manor Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hill
- Manor Hill is located in Orange County
- Marywood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Mountain View
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Orange County
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- Piney Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Grove
- Piney Grove is located in Orange County
- Poplar Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Ridge
- Poplar Ridge is located in Orange County
- Spring Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
- Spring Valley is located in Durham County
- Stagecoach Run
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stagecoach Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stagecoach Run
- Stagecoach Run is located in Orange County
- Suntree
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - University
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University
- University is located in Orange County
- Walnut Cove
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Cove
- Walnut Cove is located in Orange County
- Wildwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Willow Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Ridge
- Willow Ridge is located in Orange County
- Piney Grove
How Far From Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Whispering Pines and extending to:
- Hillsborough, which is the Seat of Orange County, lies just to the West Northwest.
- Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Whispering Pines to Raleigh, with an average speed<3> 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 White House (Washington, DC) is 225 miles [362.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). 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 shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,105 miles [9,825 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,802 miles [10,946.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,682 miles [7,534.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whispering Pines. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Orange County: www.co.orange.nc.us/
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 '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- Whispering Pines) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Whispering Pines. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.0310, Longitude: -79.0047 In this case, the coordinates for Whispering Pines 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 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. |
| <4> | 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 Whispering Pines to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.155 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 304.449 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.534 degrees. |