Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Alpine, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Alpine and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Alpine
- 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 Alpine:
- 40.078689, -76.873673
- 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 Alpine
- 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 York County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for York County
- Since Alpine is near Cumberland County and also Adams County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cumberland County
- eBird sighting report for Adams 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 Alpine ...
We found 43 communities that share the name Alpine.
Within Pennsylvania, the name Alpine is unique.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 43 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 43 communities, 42 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- DeKalb County
- This Alpine is located in DeKalb County and lies 614 miles [988.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Alpine.
- Talladega County
- This Alpine is located in Talladega County and lies 695 miles [1,118.5 km] to the southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Alpine.
- Alaska
- This Alpine lies 3,272 miles [5,265.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Clark County
- This Alpine is located in Clark County and lies 992 miles [1,596.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Alpine.
- Faulkner 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 Arkansas community of Alpine [Faulkner County].
- Pulaski County
- This Alpine is located in Pulaski County and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km] to the west southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Alpine.
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Alpine [Los Angeles County].
- Mendocino County
- This Alpine is located in Mendocino County and lies 2,450 miles [3,942.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mendocino County community of Alpine.
- San Diego County
- This Alpine is located in San Diego County and lies 2,251 miles [3,622.6 km] to the west of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Alpine.
- Colorado
- Chaffee 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 Colorado community of Alpine [Chaffee County].
- Rio Grande County
- This Alpine is located in Rio Grande County and lies 1,598 miles [2,571.7 km]<1> to the west of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rio Grande County community of Alpine.
- Florida
- Highlands County
- This Alpine is located in Highlands County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Highlands County community of Alpine.
- Hillsborough County
- This Alpine is located in Hillsborough County and lies 900 miles [1,448.4 km] to the south southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Alpine.
- Washington 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 Florida community of Alpine [Washington County].
- Georgia
- Chattooga County
- This Alpine is located in Chattooga County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chattooga County community of Alpine.
- Toombs 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 Alpine [Toombs County].
- Idaho
- Adams County
- This Alpine is located in Adams County and lies 2,025 miles [3,258.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Alpine.
- Washington 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 Idaho community of Alpine [Washington County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Manitoba
- This Alpine lies 1,420 miles [2,285.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Carbon County
- This Alpine is located in Carbon County and lies 1,689 miles [2,718.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carbon County community of Alpine.
- Fergus 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 Montana community of Alpine [Fergus County].
- Nevada
- Churchill 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 Nevada community of Alpine [Churchill County].
- Esmeralda County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Alpine [Esmeralda County].
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Benton County
- This Alpine is located in Benton County and lies 2,363 miles [3,802.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Alpine.
- Morrow County
- This Alpine is located in Morrow County and lies 2,166 miles [3,485.8 km] to the west northwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Alpine.
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Botetourt County
- This Alpine is located in Botetourt County and lies 226 miles [363.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Botetourt County community of Alpine.
- Fairfax County
- This Alpine is located in Fairfax County and lies 87 miles [140 km] to the south southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Alpine.
- Shenandoah County
- This Alpine is located in Shenandoah County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km] to the southwest of the Alpine that is located in York County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shenandoah County community of Alpine.
- Washington
- Wyoming
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Alpine ...
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.
- Bass Lake
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Cedar Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Point
- Cedar Point is located in York County
- Dover
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
- Dover is located in York County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,981 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <5>
- Harmony Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Grove
- Harmony Grove is located in York County
- Harvest Hills
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Hills
- Harvest Hills is located in York County
- Lewisberry
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisberry
- Lewisberry is located in York County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewisberry <5>
- Maytown
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Mount Pleasant
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in York County
- Mount Top
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Top
- Mount Top is located in York County
- Pinetown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Quaker Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Village
- Quaker Village is located in York County
- Ramblewood
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
- Ramblewood is located in York County
- Continue List (6 more) ...
- Roseville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Stevenstown
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevenstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenstown
- Stevenstown is located in York County
- Uno
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west) - Valley Green
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Green
- Valley Green is located in York County
- Woodside
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast) - Zions View
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zions View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zions View
- Zions View is located in York County
- Roseville
How Far From Alpine 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 Alpine to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Alpine and extending to:
- York, which is the Seat of York County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Alpine to York, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north (N). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 82 miles [132 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,841 miles [9,400.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,550 miles [10,541.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,426 miles [7,123 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Alpine. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for York County: www.york-county.org/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Alpine) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alpine. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.0787, Longitude: -76.8737 In this case, the coordinates for Alpine 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 Alpine 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 Alpine, 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 Alpine 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 307.711 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.419 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.18 degrees. |