Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Bethany, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bethany and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Bethany
- 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 Bethany:
- 45.555851, -122.836767
- 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 Bethany
- 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 Washington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- Since Bethany is near Multnomah County and also Clark County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Multnomah County
- eBird sighting report for Clark 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 Bethany ...
We found 43 communities that share the name Bethany.
There is one other community in Oregon which is also named Bethany.
Beyond Oregon, we know of another 42 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 42 communities, 41 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Oregon ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Pickens 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 Alabama community of Bethany [Pickens County].
- Tuscaloosa County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Bethany [Tuscaloosa County].
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Baker County
- This Bethany is located in Baker County and lies 2,262 miles [3,640.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baker County community of Bethany.
- Decatur County
- This Bethany is located in Decatur County and lies 2,275 miles [3,661.3 km] to the east southeast of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Bethany.
- Fayette County
- This Bethany is located in Fayette County and lies 2,176 miles [3,501.9 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Bethany.
- Greene 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 Georgia community of Bethany [Greene County].
- Jefferson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Bethany [Jefferson County].
- Morgan County
- This Bethany is located in Morgan County and lies 2,229 miles [3,587.2 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Bethany.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Bartholomew County
- This Bethany is located in Bartholomew County and lies 1,909 miles [3,072.2 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartholomew County community of Bethany.
- Morgan County
- This Bethany is located in Morgan County and lies 1,883 miles [3,030.4 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Bethany.
- Parke County
- This Bethany is located in Parke County and lies 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Parke County community of Bethany.
- Kentucky
- Jefferson County
- This Bethany is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,951 miles [3,139.8 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Bethany.
- Owen 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 Kentucky community of Bethany [Owen County].
- Wolfe County
- This Bethany is located in Wolfe County and lies 2,081 miles [3,349 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wolfe County community of Bethany.
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Bethany lies 1,112 miles [1,789.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Although located in Clay County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Bethany.
- Dunklin County
- This Bethany is located in Dunklin County and lies 1,798 miles [2,893.6 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dunklin County community of Bethany.
- Harrison County
- This Bethany is located in Harrison County and lies 1,493 miles [2,402.8 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Bethany.
- Nebraska
- New York
- North Carolina
- Davidson 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 North Carolina community of Bethany [Davidson County].
- Rockingham County
- This Bethany is located in Rockingham County and lies 2,301 miles [3,703.1 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Bethany.
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Pennsylvania
- Wayne County
- This Bethany is located in Wayne County and lies 2,358 miles [3,794.8 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Bethany.
- Westmoreland 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 Pennsylvania community of Bethany [Westmoreland County].
- South Carolina
- McCormick 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 South Carolina community of Bethany [McCormick County].
- York County
- This Bethany is located in York County and lies 2,272 miles [3,656.4 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Bethany.
- Tennessee
- Greene County
- This Bethany is located in Greene County and lies 2,170 miles [3,492.3 km]<1> to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Bethany.
- Warren County
- This Bethany is located in Warren County and lies 2,032 miles [3,270.2 km] to the east of the Bethany that is located in Washington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Bethany.
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Bethany ...
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.
- Aloha
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aloha have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aloha
- Aloha is located in Washington County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aloha <5>
- Bonny Slope
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonny Slope have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonny Slope
- Bonny Slope is located in Multnomah County
- Forest Grove Junction
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Grove Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Grove Junction
- Forest Grove Junction is located in Washington County
- Green Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
- Green Hills is located in Multnomah County
- Hazeldale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Kings Heights
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Heights
- Kings Heights is located in Multnomah County
- Merle
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Plainview ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Reedville
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - River Junction
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Junction
- River Junction is located in Multnomah County
- Rockcreek
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - United Junction
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for United Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for United Junction
- United Junction is located in Multnomah County
- University Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
- University Park is located in Multnomah County
- Witch Hazel
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Witch Hazel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Witch Hazel
- Witch Hazel is located in Washington County
How Far From Bethany 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 Bethany to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bethany and extending to:
- Hillsboro, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Salem, which is the State Capital of Oregon, lies 43 miles [69.2 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Bethany to Salem, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,353 miles [3,786.8 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 92 days and walking would take 134 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,915 miles [11,128.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,677 miles [12,354.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,792 miles [9,321.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bethany. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Washington County: www.co.washington.or.us/
The official website for State of Oregon: https://www.oregon.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 from Point A (ie- Bethany) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bethany. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.5559, Longitude: -122.8368 |
| <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 Bethany 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 Bethany, 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 Bethany 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 341.186 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.691 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 328.224 degrees. |