Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in The Forest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to The Forest and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for The Forest
- 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 The Forest:
- 29.550100, -95.202400
- 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 The Forest
- 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 Galveston County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Galveston County
- Since The Forest is near Brazoria County and also Harris County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Brazoria County
- eBird sighting report for Harris 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 The Forest ...
We found 31 communities that share the name The Forest.
There is one other community in Texas which is also named The Forest.
Beyond Texas, we know of another 30 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 30 communities, 30 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Texas ...
- Cherokee County
- This The Forest is located in Cherokee County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the north of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of The Forest.
- Cherokee County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Butler 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 The Forest [Butler County].
- Pickens County
- This The Forest is located in Pickens County and lies 489 miles [787 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of The Forest.
- California
- Sierra County
- This The Forest is located in Sierra County and lies 1,605 miles [2,583 km]<1> to the west northwest of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sierra County community of The Forest.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This The Forest is located in New Castle County and lies 1,297 miles [2,087.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of The Forest.
- Georgia
- Clinch 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 The Forest [Clinch County].
- Idaho
- Lewis County
- This The Forest is located in Lewis County and lies 1,627 miles [2,618.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis County community of The Forest.
- Illinois
- Livingston 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 Illinois community of The Forest [Livingston County].
- Indiana
- Clinton County
- This The Forest is located in Clinton County and lies 899 miles [1,446.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of The Forest.
- Kansas
- Barber 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 Kansas community of The Forest [Barber County].
- Russell County
- This community is historic and although located in Russell County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Russell County community of The Forest.
- Louisiana
- Natchitoches Parish
- This The Forest is located in Natchitoches Parish and lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Natchitoches Parish community of The Forest.
- West Carroll Parish
- This The Forest is located in West Carroll Parish and lies 316 miles [508.6 km] to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the West Carroll Parish community of The Forest.
- Maine
- Washington County
- This The Forest is located in Washington County and lies 1,851 miles [2,978.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of The Forest.
- Michigan
- Crawford 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 Michigan community of The Forest [Crawford County].
- Mississippi
- Scott County
- This The Forest is located in Scott County and lies 390 miles [627.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of The Forest.
- New York
- Clinton County
- This The Forest is located in Clinton County and lies 1,576 miles [2,536.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of The Forest.
- North Carolina
- Craven County
- This The Forest is located in Craven County and lies 1,125 miles [1,810.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craven County community of The Forest.
- Ohio
- Hardin County
- This The Forest is located in Hardin County and lies 1,017 miles [1,636.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of The Forest.
- Richland 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 Ohio community of The Forest [Richland County].
- Ontario
- This The Forest lies 1,441 miles [2,319.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- Pennsylvania
- Centre County
- This The Forest is located in Centre County and lies 1,257 miles [2,022.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Centre County community of The Forest.
- McKean 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 The Forest [McKean County].
- South Carolina
- Dorchester 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 South Carolina community of The Forest [Dorchester County].
- Horry County
- This The Forest is located in Horry County and lies 1,008 miles [1,622.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of The Forest.
- Richland County
- This The Forest is located in Richland County and lies 881 miles [1,417.8 km] to the east northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of The Forest.
- Virginia
- Bedford County
- This The Forest is located in Bedford County and lies 1,061 miles [1,707.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of The Forest.
- Goochland County
- This The Forest is located in Goochland County and lies 1,143 miles [1,839.5 km] to the east northeast of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of The Forest.
- Washington
- Lewis 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 Washington community of The Forest [Lewis County].
- West Virginia
- Raleigh 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 West Virginia community of The Forest [Raleigh County].
- Wisconsin
- Saint Croix County
- This The Forest is located in Saint Croix County and lies 1,088 miles [1,751 km]<1> to the north of the The Forest that is located in Galveston County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Croix County community of The Forest.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near The Forest ...
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.
- Dixie Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Hollow
- Dixie Hollow is located in Brazoria County
- Enchanted Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Woods
- Enchanted Woods is located in Galveston County
- Forest Green
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Green
- Forest Green is located in Harris County
- Friendswood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood
- Friendswood is located in Galveston County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 40,011 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendswood <5>
- Friendswood Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood Crossing
- Friendswood Crossing is located in Galveston County
- Friendswood Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood Gardens
- Friendswood Gardens is located in Galveston County
- Highland Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Meadows
- Highland Meadows is located in Harris County
- Imperial Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Imperial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Gardens
- Imperial Gardens is located in Galveston County
- Longwood Park
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longwood Park
- Longwood Park is located in Galveston County
- Melody Wood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melody Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melody Wood
- Melody Wood is located in Galveston County
- Orchard
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Pineshadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineshadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineshadows
- Pineshadows is located in Brazoria County
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Quaker Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Landing
- Quaker Landing is located in Galveston County
- Quaker Village
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- 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 Galveston County
- Regal Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regal Oaks
- Regal Oaks is located in Brazoria County
- Riverwalk
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Rustic Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Oaks
- Rustic Oaks is located in Brazoria County
- Scarsdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Sleepy Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Brazoria County
- Sunpark
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Sunset Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Meadows
- Sunset Meadows is located in Galveston County
- Sunwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Wilderness Trails
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilderness Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilderness Trails
- Wilderness Trails is located in Galveston County
- Quaker Landing
How Far From The Forest 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 The Forest to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in The Forest and extending to:
- Galveston, which is the Seat of Galveston County, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from The Forest to Galveston, with an average speed<6> 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.
- Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 159 miles [255.9 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,218 miles [1,960.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 48 days and walking would take 70 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,091 miles [11,411.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,811 miles [12,570.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,686 miles [9,150.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for The Forest. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Galveston County: www.co.galveston.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- The Forest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in The Forest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.5501, Longitude: -95.2024 In this case, the coordinates for The Forest 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 The Forest 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 The Forest, 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 The Forest 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 318.451 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.322 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.309 degrees. |