Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in River Oaks, we use the following websites to find information relevant to River Oaks and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for River Oaks
- 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 River Oaks:
- 38.957611, -77.183036
- 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 River Oaks
- 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 Fairfax County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Fairfax County
- Since River Oaks is near Montgomery County and also Arlington County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- eBird sighting report for Arlington 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 River Oaks ...
We found 22 communities that share the name River Oaks.
There are two communities within Virginia that are also named River Oaks.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another twenty communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Goochland County
- This River Oaks is located in Goochland County and lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of River Oaks.
- Norfolk City
- This River Oaks is located in Norfolk City and lies 153 miles [246.2 km]<1> to the south southeast of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Norfolk City community of River Oaks.
- Goochland County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Colbert County
- This River Oaks is located in Colbert County and lies 647 miles [1,041.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colbert County community of River Oaks.
- California
- San Benito County
- This River Oaks is located in San Benito County and lies 2,399 miles [3,860.8 km]<1> to the west of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Benito County community of River Oaks.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This River Oaks is located in Hillsborough County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of River Oaks.
- Georgia
- Camden County
- This River Oaks is located in Camden County and lies 617 miles [993 km]<1> to the south southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of River Oaks.
- Chatham County
- This River Oaks is located in Chatham County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km] to the south southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chatham County community of River Oaks.
- Cherokee County
- This River Oaks is located in Cherokee County and lies 524 miles [843.3 km] to the southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of River Oaks.
- Illinois
- Will County
- This River Oaks is located in Will County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of River Oaks.
- Indiana
- LaGrange County
- This River Oaks is located in LaGrange County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaGrange County community of River Oaks.
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- This River Oaks is located in Caddo Parish and lies 1,028 miles [1,654.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of River Oaks.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This River Oaks is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 978 miles [1,573.9 km] to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of River Oaks.
- Ouachita Parish
- This River Oaks is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km] to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of River Oaks.
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This River Oaks is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km] to the southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of River Oaks.
- South Carolina
- Spartanburg County
- This River Oaks is located in Spartanburg County and lies 376 miles [605.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of River Oaks.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This River Oaks is located in Hamilton County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<1> to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of River Oaks.
- Shelby County
- This River Oaks is located in Shelby County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km] to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of River Oaks.
- Texas
- Brazos County
- Although located in Brazos County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazos County community of River Oaks.
- Dallas County
- This River Oaks is located in Dallas County and lies 1,185 miles [1,907.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dallas County community of River Oaks.
- Harris 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 Texas community of River Oaks [Harris County].
- Tarrant County
- This River Oaks is located in Tarrant County and lies 1,205 miles [1,939.3 km] to the west southwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tarrant County community of River Oaks.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This River Oaks is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,834 miles [2,951.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the River Oaks that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of River Oaks.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near River Oaks ...
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.
- Cabin John
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John
- Cabin John is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cabin John <4>
- Cabin John Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John Park
- Cabin John Park is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Chevy Chase Terrace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Terrace
- Chevy Chase Terrace is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Crescent Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Hills
- Crescent Hills is located in Arlington County
- English Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Village
- English Village is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Enola
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Falls Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Hill
- Falls Hill is located in Fairfax County
- Foxhall
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Garden City
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
- Garden City is located in Arlington County
- Glen Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Glen Echo
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Echo have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Echo
- Glen Echo is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 269 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Echo <4>
- Great Falls
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
- Great Falls is located in Montgomery County (MD)
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- Green Acres
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
- Green Acres is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- High Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Holly Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
- Holly Hill is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Howard
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Kent Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kent Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Gardens
- Kent Gardens is located in Fairfax County
- Longwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Mohican Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mohican Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mohican Hills
- Mohican Hills is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Peacock
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Poplar Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Heights
- Poplar Heights is located in Fairfax County
- Swinks Mill
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swinks Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swinks Mill
- Swinks Mill is located in Fairfax County
- Tulip Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulip Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulip Hill
- Tulip Hill is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Wildwood Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Hills
- Wildwood Hills is located in Montgomery County (MD)
- Green Acres
How Far From River Oaks 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 River Oaks to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in River Oaks and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 98 miles [157.7 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from River Oaks to Richmond, with an average speed<5>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 three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the east southeast (ESE).
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,901 miles [9,496.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,607 miles [10,632.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,484 miles [7,216.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for River Oaks. 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- River Oaks) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in River Oaks. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9576, Longitude: -77.1830 In this case, the coordinates for River Oaks 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 River Oaks 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> | 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. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 River Oaks to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.972 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.542 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.753 degrees. |