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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 Happy Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Happy Valley and the surrounding area.
- 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 Happy Valley:
- 40.636058, -111.947159
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Happy Valley
- 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 Salt Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
- Since Happy Valley is near Davis County and also Utah County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Davis County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Utah 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Happy Valley
Communities Also Named Happy Valley ...
We found 31 communities that are also named Happy Valley.
Within Utah, the name Happy Valley is unique.
Beyond Utah, we know of 31 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 29 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alaska
- This Happy Valley lies 3,077 miles [4,952 km]<1> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- British Columbia
- This Happy Valley lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- California
- Calaveras County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Happy Valley [Calaveras County].
- El Dorado County
- This Happy Valley is located in El Dorado County and lies 477 miles [767.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Happy Valley.
- Los Angeles County
- This Happy Valley is located in Los Angeles County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km] to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Happy Valley.
- Shasta County
- This Happy Valley is located in Shasta County and lies 548 miles [881.9 km] to the west of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shasta County community of Happy Valley.
- Florida
- Escambia County
- This Happy Valley is located in Escambia County and lies 1,528 miles [2,459.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Happy Valley.
- Georgia
- Hall County
- This Happy Valley is located in Hall County and lies 1,591 miles [2,560.5 km]<1> to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Happy Valley.
- McDuffie County
- This Happy Valley is located in McDuffie County and lies 1,692 miles [2,723 km] to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDuffie County community of Happy Valley.
- Walker County
- This Happy Valley is located in Walker County and lies 1,498 miles [2,410.8 km] to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Happy Valley.
- Hawaii
- This Happy Valley lies 2,933 miles [4,720.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- Maryland
- Carroll County
- This Happy Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Happy Valley.
- Missouri
- Harrison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Happy Valley [Harrison County].
- Montana
- Flathead County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Happy Valley [Flathead County].
- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- This Happy Valley is located in Hillsborough County and lies 2,047 miles [3,294.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Happy Valley.
- New Mexico
- Eddy County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Happy Valley [Eddy County].
- New York
- Oswego County
- This Happy Valley is located in Oswego County and lies 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of Happy Valley.
- Rockland County
- This Happy Valley is located in Rockland County and lies 1,962 miles [3,157.5 km] to the east northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockland County community of Happy Valley.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Newfoundland and Labrador community of Happy Valley.
- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- This Happy Valley is located in Buncombe County and lies 1,628 miles [2,620 km]<1> to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Happy Valley.
- Caldwell County
- This Happy Valley is located in Caldwell County and lies 1,668 miles [2,684.4 km] to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Happy Valley.
- Ontario
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ontario community of Happy Valley.
- Oregon
- Clackamas County
- This Happy Valley is located in Clackamas County and lies 627 miles [1,009.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Happy Valley.
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Happy Valley is located in Luzerne County and lies 1,869 miles [3,007.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Happy Valley.
- Tennessee
- Blount County
- This Happy Valley is located in Blount County and lies 1,552 miles [2,497.7 km]<1> to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Happy Valley.
- Carter County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Happy Valley [Carter County].
- Texas
- Nacogdoches County
- This Happy Valley is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 1,129 miles [1,816.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Happy Valley.
- Taylor County
- This Happy Valley is located in Taylor County and lies 880 miles [1,416.2 km] to the southeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taylor County community of Happy Valley.
- Virginia
- Campbell County
- This Happy Valley is located in Campbell County and lies 1,766 miles [2,842.1 km]<1> to the east of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Happy Valley.
- Washington
- Clallam County
- This Happy Valley is located in Clallam County and lies 750 miles [1,207 km]<1> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clallam County community of Happy Valley.
- Whatcom County
- This Happy Valley is located in Whatcom County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km] to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whatcom County community of Happy Valley.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Happy Valley ...
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.
- Angle View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Angle View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angle View
- Barbers
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Barbers is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barbers
- Best View
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Best View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Best View
- Bowling Green
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Bowling Green is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
- Clover Hollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Clover Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Hollow
- Cobblestone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Cobblestone is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone
- Coral Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Coral Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Heights
- Diamondville
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Diamondville is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamondville
- Dixie Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Dixie Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Valley
- Emerald Isle
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Emerald Isle is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Isle
- Erin Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Erin Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin Meadows
- Fox Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Fox Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hills
- Continue List (30 more) ...
- Georgetown ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Georgetown is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Grant
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Grant is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
- Green Tree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Green Tree is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Tree
- Hall View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Hall View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hall View
- Heatherglen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Heatherglen is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatherglen
- Hector Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Hector Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Heights
- Horizon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Horizon is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon
- Kingsgate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Kingsgate is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsgate
- Landings at Riverbend
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Landings at Riverbend is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landings at Riverbend
- Ledgewood
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Ledgewood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ledgewood
- Liberty ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Liberty is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
- Little Trieste
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Little Trieste is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Trieste
- Majestic Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Majestic Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majestic Village
- Marian Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Marian Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marian Meadows
- Meadow View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Meadow View is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
- Misty Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Misty Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
- Park Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Park Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Heights
- Quailstone
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Quailstone is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quailstone
- Riverbend
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Riverbend is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverbend
- Royal Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Royal Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Meadows
- Skyview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Skyview is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyview
- Spring Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Spring Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
- Stevenson Island
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Stevenson Island is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevenson Island
- Summerwood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)
- Summerwood is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerwood
- Twin Willows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Twin Willows is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Willows
- Valley High
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Valley High is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley High
- Valley Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Valley Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Park
- Willow Bay
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Willow Bay is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bay
- Willow Run Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Willow Run Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run Park
- Xanadu
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Xanadu is located in Salt Lake County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Xanadu
How Far From Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Happy Valley and extending to:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the North Northeast.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the north northeast (NNE).
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,844 miles [2,967.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Happy Valley to White House, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 105 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 72 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,007 miles [11,276.7 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 7,776 miles [12,514.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,755 miles [9,261.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Happy Valley) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <2> | 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 Happy Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Happy Valley 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. |
| <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 Happy Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Happy Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.6361, Longitude: -111.9472 In this case, the coordinates for Happy Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.957 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.513 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.81 degrees. |
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