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Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Al Vita Park, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Al Vita Park and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Al Vita Park:
    • 41.115499, -112.018554
    • 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 Al Vita Park
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Al Vita Park ...

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.

  • Allred
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allred have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allred
    • Allred is located in Weber County
  • Anchorage
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anchorage
    • Anchorage is located in Davis County
  • Arsenal
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arsenal
    • Arsenal is located in Davis County
  • Camelot
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Davis County
  • Cherry Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Davis County
  • Chestnut Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Park
    • Chestnut Park is located in Davis County
  • Christensen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christensen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christensen
    • Christensen is located in Davis County
  • Clint Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clint Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clint Village
    • Clint Village is located in Davis County
  • Fawcett
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fawcett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawcett
    • Fawcett is located in Davis County
  • Golden Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Park
    • Golden Park is located in Davis County
  • Grants Lane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grants Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grants Lane
    • Grants Lane is located in Davis County
  • Heather Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Heights
    • Heather Heights is located in Davis County
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    • Heritage Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Square
      • Heritage Square is located in Davis County
    • Jill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jill
      • Jill is located in Davis County
    • Katies Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Katies Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Katies Place
      • Katies Place is located in Davis County
    • Lakeview
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in Davis County
    • Lakeview Gardens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Gardens
      • Lakeview Gardens is located in Davis County
    • Marvins
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marvins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marvins
      • Marvins is located in Davis County
    • Maybrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maybrook
      • Maybrook is located in Davis County
    • Meadow Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Park
      • Meadow Park is located in Davis County
    • Parks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parks
      • Parks is located in Davis County
    • Peppermint Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peppermint Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peppermint Park
      • Peppermint Park is located in Davis County
    • Phyllis
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phyllis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phyllis
      • Phyllis is located in Davis County
    • Pleasant Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hills
      • Pleasant Hills is located in Davis County
    • Pleasant View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
      • Pleasant View is located in Davis County
    • Pratts
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratts
      • Pratts is located in Davis County
    • Purser
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purser have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purser
      • Purser is located in Weber County
    • Rogers Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers Park
      • Rogers Park is located in Davis County
    • Sahara Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sahara Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sahara Village
      • Sahara Village is located in Davis County
    • Sandalwood Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandalwood Square have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood Square
      • Sandalwood Square is located in Davis County
    • Suburban Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburban Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban Heights
      • Suburban Heights is located in Davis County
    • Sun
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun
      • Sun is located in Davis County
    • Sun Ray
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Ray have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Ray
      • Sun Ray is located in Davis County
    • Sunrise Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Park
      • Sunrise Park is located in Davis County
    • Sunset
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset
      • Sunset is located in Davis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,336 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunset <2>
    • Sunset Dale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Dale
      • Sunset Dale is located in Davis County
    • Suntrails
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suntrails have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suntrails
      • Suntrails is located in Davis County
    • Terrace View
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace View
      • Terrace View is located in Davis County
    • Yorkshire Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Place
      • Yorkshire Place is located in Davis County

How Far From Al Vita Park 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 Al Vita Park to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Al Vita Park and extending to:

  • Farmington, which is the Seat of Davis County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<3> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Al Vita Park to Farmington, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,844 miles [2,967.6 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of three days, a buggy would take 72 days and walking would take 105 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,980 miles [11,233.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,748 miles [12,469.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,731 miles [9,223.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Al Vita Park) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Al Vita Park. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.1155, Longitude: -112.0186       In this case, the coordinates for Al Vita Park have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>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.
<5>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 Al Vita Park to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 332.058 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.673 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.816 degrees.