Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Quail Ridge

• 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 Quail Ridge:
  • 34.872340, -82.279282
  • 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 Quail Ridge

• 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 Greenville County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Greenville County
  • Since Quail Ridge is near Spartanburg County and also Laurens County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Spartanburg County
  • eBird sighting report for Laurens 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 Quail Ridge ...

We found 21 communities that share the name Quail Ridge.

There are two communities within South Carolina that are also named Quail Ridge.

Beyond South Carolina, we know of another nineteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Located In South Carolina ...
  • Beaufort County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Beaufort County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Beaufort County community of Quail Ridge.
  • Spartanburg County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Spartanburg County and lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Quail Ridge.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Delaware
    • New Castle County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Quail Ridge.
  • Florida
    • Hillsborough County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County and lies 471 miles [758 km]<1> to the south of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Quail Ridge.
  • Louisiana
    • Caddo Parish
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Caddo Parish and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<1> to the west of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Quail Ridge.
    • East Baton Rouge Parish
    • This Quail Ridge is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 598 miles [962.4 km] to the west southwest of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Quail Ridge.
    • Saint Tammany Parish
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 536 miles [862.6 km] to the southwest of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Quail Ridge.
  • Maryland
    • Calvert County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Calvert County and lies 403 miles [648.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Howard County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Howard County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Montgomery County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Montgomery County and lies 407 miles [655 km] to the northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Wicomico County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Wicomico County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km] to the northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Quail Ridge.
  • North Carolina
    • Craven County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Craven County and lies 293 miles [471.5 km]<1> to the east of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Cumberland County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Cumberland County and lies 188 miles [302.6 km] to the east of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Henderson County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Henderson County and lies 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northwest of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Lee County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Lee County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km] to the east northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Pitt County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Pitt County and lies 282 miles [453.8 km] to the east of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Rutherford County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Rutherford County and lies 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Wake County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Wake County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km] to the east northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Quail Ridge.
    • Wilson County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Wilson County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km] to the east northeast of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Quail Ridge.
  • Tennessee
    • Rutherford County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Rutherford County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Quail Ridge.
  • Utah
    • Davis County
    • This Quail Ridge is located in Davis County and lies 1,659 miles [2,669.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Quail Ridge that is located in Greenville County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Quail Ridge.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Quail Ridge ...

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.

• Cane Brake
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cane Brake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Brake
  • Cane Brake is located in Greenville County
• Cherokee Forest
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Forest
  • Cherokee Forest is located in Greenville County
• Chick Springs
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chick Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chick Springs
  • Chick Springs is located in Greenville County
• Dove Tree
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dove Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dove Tree
  • Dove Tree is located in Greenville County
• Green Fields
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Fields
  • Green Fields is located in Greenville County
• Green Forest
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Forest
  • Green Forest is located in Greenville County
• Grey Fox Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grey Fox Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grey Fox Run
  • Grey Fox Run is located in Greenville County
• Hermitage Hills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hermitage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermitage Hills
  • Hermitage Hills is located in Greenville County
• Kingsgate
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsgate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsgate
  • Kingsgate is located in Greenville County
• Mountain Brook
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Brook
  • Mountain Brook is located in Greenville County
• Nursery ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nursery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nursery
  • Nursery is located in Greenville County
• Oak Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Creek
  • Oak Creek is located in Greenville County
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  • Orchard Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Park
    • Orchard Park is located in Greenville County
  • Pleasant Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
    • Pleasant Grove is located in Greenville County
  • Riverdowns
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverdowns have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverdowns
    • Riverdowns is located in Greenville County
  • Rosedale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
    • Rosedale is located in Greenville County
  • Seven Oaks
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
    • Seven Oaks is located in Greenville County
  • Silver Leaf
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Leaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Leaf
    • Silver Leaf is located in Greenville County
  • Spring Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Forest
    • Spring Forest is located in Greenville County
  • Sugar Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Creek
    • Sugar Creek is located in Greenville County
  • Sugar Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Mill
    • Sugar Mill is located in Greenville County
  • Timberlake
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlake
    • Timberlake is located in Greenville County
  • Walkers Crossing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkers Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkers Crossing
    • Walkers Crossing is located in Greenville County

How Far From Quail Ridge 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 Quail Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Greenville, which is the Seat of Greenville County, lies just to the West Southwest.
• Columbia, which is the State Capital of South Carolina, lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could drive a straight line from Quail Ridge to Columbia, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 401 miles [645.3 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,297 miles [10,134 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,999 miles [11,263.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,877 miles [7,848.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Greenville County: www.greenvillecounty.org/

The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/