Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Orchard Gardens:
  • 40.679114, -111.826600
  • 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 Orchard Gardens

• 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:
  • eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
  • Since Orchard Gardens is near Davis County and also Summit County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Davis County
  • eBird sighting report for Summit 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 Orchard Gardens ...

We found one communities that share the name Orchard Gardens.

Within Utah, the name Orchard Gardens is unique.

Beyond Utah, there is another community also named Orchard Gardens in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Virginia
    • Hanover County
    • This Orchard Gardens is located in Hanover County and lies 1,849 miles [2,975.7 km]<1> to the east of the Orchard Gardens that is located in Salt Lake County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Orchard Gardens.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Orchard Gardens ...

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.

• Blue Spruce
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Spruce have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Spruce
  • Blue Spruce is located in Salt Lake County
• Bonnie Brae
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Brae have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
  • Bonnie Brae is located in Salt Lake County
• Bonnie View
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie View
  • Bonnie View is located in Salt Lake County
• Boulevard
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulevard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulevard
  • Boulevard is located in Salt Lake County
• Cottonwood
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood
  • Cottonwood is located in Salt Lake County
• Cottonwood Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Hills
  • Cottonwood Hills is located in Salt Lake County
• Cottonwood Meadows
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Meadows
  • Cottonwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
• Crown Colony
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crown Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown Colony
  • Crown Colony is located in Salt Lake County
• Eddie Kay
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eddie Kay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eddie Kay
  • Eddie Kay is located in Salt Lake County
• Ethel Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ethel Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ethel Gardens
  • Ethel Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
• Fawn Gardens
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fawn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fawn Gardens
  • Fawn Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
• Flamingo Hills
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flamingo Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamingo Hills
  • Flamingo Hills is located in Salt Lake County
• Continue List   (25 more) ...
  • Florence Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence Hollow
    • Florence Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
  • Green Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
    • Green Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
  • Haven Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Place
    • Haven Place is located in Salt Lake County
  • Jo Lynn
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jo Lynn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jo Lynn
    • Jo Lynn is located in Salt Lake County
  • Juniper
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Juniper have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Juniper
    • Juniper is located in Salt Lake County
  • Knight
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knight
    • Knight is located in Salt Lake County
  • Lincoln Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
    • Lincoln Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
  • Locust Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
    • Locust Grove is located in Salt Lake County
  • Mount Olympus Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Olympus Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olympus Hills
    • Mount Olympus Hills is located in Salt Lake County
  • Nathan Circle
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nathan Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nathan Circle
    • Nathan Circle is located in Salt Lake County
  • Park Central
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Central have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Central
    • Park Central is located in Salt Lake County
  • Paul
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paul have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paul
    • Paul is located in Salt Lake County
  • Peony Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peony Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peony Gardens
    • Peony Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
  • Pheasant Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Hollow
    • Pheasant Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
  • Rose Garden
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Garden
    • Rose Garden is located in Salt Lake County
  • Sage Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sage Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sage Hill
    • Sage Hill is located in Salt Lake County
  • Shadow Mountain
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Mountain
    • Shadow Mountain is located in Salt Lake County
  • Sleepy Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
    • Sleepy Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
  • Spring Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Creek
    • Spring Creek is located in Salt Lake County
  • Spring Run
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Run
    • Spring Run is located in Salt Lake County
  • Sycamore Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
    • Sycamore Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
  • Vegas
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vegas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vegas
    • Vegas is located in Salt Lake County
  • Wander Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wander Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wander Village
    • Wander Village is located in Salt Lake County
  • Woodside Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Heights
    • Woodside Heights is located in Salt Lake County
  • Young Haven Circle
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Young Haven Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Haven Circle
    • Young Haven Circle is located in Salt Lake County

How Far From Orchard Gardens 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 Orchard Gardens to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies just to the Northwest.
• Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies just to the northwest (NW).
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,837 miles [2,956.4 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Orchard Gardens to White House, with an average speed<3>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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,002 miles [11,268.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,770 miles [12,504.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,748 miles [9,250.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Salt Lake County: www.slco.org/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/