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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 Glen Forest, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Glen Forest 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 Glen Forest:
    • 38.855112, -77.133313
    • 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 Glen Forest
  • 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 Glen Forest ...

We found six communities that share the name Glen Forest.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Glen Forest.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Roanoke County
      • This Glen Forest is located in Roanoke County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glen Forest that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Glen Forest.
    • Suffolk City
      • This Glen Forest is located in Suffolk City and lies 143 miles [230.1 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Glen Forest that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk City community of Glen Forest.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Shelby County
      • This Glen Forest is located in Shelby County and lies 667 miles [1,073.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glen Forest that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Glen Forest.
    • North Carolina
      • Durham County
      • This Glen Forest is located in Durham County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Glen Forest that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Durham County community of Glen Forest.
      • Wake County
      • This Glen Forest is located in Wake County and lies 224 miles [360.5 km] to the south southwest of the Glen Forest that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Glen Forest.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Glen Forest is located in Harris County and lies 1,205 miles [1,939.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Glen Forest that is located in Fairfax County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Glen Forest.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Glen 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.

  • Alpine
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpine
    • Alpine is located in Fairfax County
  • Brad Lee
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brad Lee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brad Lee
    • Brad Lee is located in Alexandria City
  • Chapel Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
    • Chapel Hill is located in Alexandria City
  • Cherrydale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
    • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
  • Colonial Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
  • Crescent Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Hills
    • Crescent Hills is located in Arlington County
  • Delta
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
    • Delta is located in Alexandria City
  • Dominion Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dominion Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dominion Heights
    • Dominion Heights is located in Arlington County
  • Dominion Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dominion Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dominion Hills
    • Dominion Hills is located in Arlington County
  • Dover
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
    • Dover is located in Arlington County
  • Duke Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duke Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duke Gardens
    • Duke Gardens is located in Alexandria City
  • Falls Church
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Continue List   (26 more) ...
    • Garden City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Arlington County
    • Green Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
      • Green Valley is located in Arlington County
    • Greenway Downs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenway Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenway Downs
      • Greenway Downs is located in Fairfax County
    • Halls Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halls Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halls Hill
      • Halls Hill is located in Arlington County
    • Hillbrook
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillbrook
      • Hillbrook is located in Fairfax County
    • Indian Run Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Run Park
      • Indian Run Park is located in Fairfax County
    • Indian Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
      • Indian Springs is located in Fairfax County
    • Lacey Forest
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacey Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacey Forest
      • Lacey Forest is located in Arlington County
    • Lee Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Heights
      • Lee Heights is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Park
      • Lyon Park is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Mount Pleasant
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
      • Mount Pleasant is located in Fairfax County
    • Pine Spring
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Spring
      • Pine Spring is located in Fairfax County
    • Piney Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Court
      • Piney Court is located in Alexandria City
    • Ravenwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
      • Ravenwood is located in Fairfax County
    • Riverwood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County
    • Seminary Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Valley
      • Seminary Valley is located in Alexandria City
    • Seven Corners
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Sleepy Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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 Fairfax County
    • Valley Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Brook
      • Valley Brook is located in Fairfax County
    • Varsity Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Varsity Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varsity Park
      • Varsity Park is located in Alexandria City
    • Virginia Forest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Forest
      • Virginia Forest is located in Falls Church City
    • Virginia Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Arlington County
    • Virginia Highlands
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Highlands
      • Virginia Highlands is located in Arlington County
    • Walters Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walters Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walters Woods
      • Walters Woods is located in Fairfax County
    • Willow Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run
      • Willow Run is located in Fairfax County

How Far From Glen Forest 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 Glen Forest to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 92 miles [148.1 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Glen Forest to Richmond, with an average speed<4>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 just to the east northeast (ENE).
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,903 miles [9,500 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,608 miles [10,634.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,485 miles [7,217.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Fairfax County: www.co.fairfax.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.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- Glen Forest) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Glen Forest. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8551, Longitude: -77.1333       In this case, the coordinates for Glen Forest have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Glen Forest 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 307.949 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.50 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.771 degrees.




 

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