Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Silver Springs, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Silver Springs and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Silver Springs
- 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 Silver Springs:
- 38.784003, -77.129146
- 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 Silver Springs
- 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 Silver Springs is near Alexandria City and also Arlington County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Alexandria City
- 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 Silver Springs ...
We found twenty communities that share the name Silver Springs.
Within Virginia, the name Silver Springs is unique.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another twenty communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alaska
- This Silver Springs lies 3,207 miles [5,161.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- Arkansas
- Benton 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 Arkansas community of Silver Springs [Benton County].
- Colorado
- Boulder County
- This Silver Springs is located in Boulder County and lies 1,507 miles [2,425.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boulder County community of Silver Springs.
- Jefferson County
- This Silver Springs is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,508 miles [2,426.9 km] to the west of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Silver Springs.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Silver Springs is located in New Castle County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Silver Springs.
- Florida
- Marion County
- This Silver Springs is located in Marion County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Silver Springs.
- Okaloosa County
- This Silver Springs is located in Okaloosa County and lies 766 miles [1,232.8 km] to the southwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Silver Springs.
- Mississippi
- Tippah County
- This Silver Springs is located in Tippah County and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippah County community of Silver Springs.
- Missouri
- McDonald County
- Although located in McDonald County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonald County community of Silver Springs.
- Saint Francois County
- This Silver Springs is located in Saint Francois County and lies 726 miles [1,168.4 km]<1> to the west of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Francois County community of Silver Springs.
- Nevada
- Lyon County
- This Silver Springs is located in Lyon County and lies 2,235 miles [3,596.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Silver Springs.
- New Jersey
- Morris County
- This Silver Springs is located in Morris County and lies 197 miles [317 km]<1> to the northeast of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Silver Springs.
- New Mexico
- Otero County
- This Silver Springs is located in Otero County and lies 1,633 miles [2,628.1 km]<1> to the west of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Otero County community of Silver Springs.
- New York
- Saratoga County
- This Silver Springs is located in Saratoga County and lies 334 miles [537.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Silver Springs.
- Wyoming County
- This Silver Springs is located in Wyoming County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km] to the north of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyoming County community of Silver Springs.
- North Carolina
- Gates County
- This Silver Springs is located in Gates County and lies 165 miles [265.5 km]<1> to the south of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gates County community of Silver Springs.
- Moore County
- This Silver Springs is located in Moore County and lies 285 miles [458.7 km] to the south southwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Silver Springs.
- Ohio
- Greene County
- This Silver Springs is located in Greene County and lies 365 miles [587.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Silver Springs.
- Tennessee
- Wilson County
- This Silver Springs is located in Wilson County and lies 540 miles [869 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Silver Springs.
- Utah
- Summit County
- This Silver Springs is located in Summit County and lies 1,820 miles [2,929 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Silver Springs that is located in Fairfax County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Silver Springs.
- Alaska
Curious and Interesting Names Near Silver Springs ...
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.
- Brad Lee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Cannon
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Chapel Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Alexandria City
- Clover
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - College Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
- College Park is located in Alexandria City
- Delta
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Duke Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duke Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duke Gardens
- Duke Gardens is located in Alexandria City
- Fair Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Haven
- Fair Haven is located in Fairfax County
- Governors Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Governors Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Governors Grove
- Governors Grove is located in Fairfax County
- Gum Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gum Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gum Springs
- Gum Springs is located in Fairfax County
- Hayfield
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Indian Run Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Run Park
- Indian Run Park is located in Fairfax County
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Indian Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
- Indian Springs is located in Fairfax County
- Memorial Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memorial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memorial Heights
- Memorial Heights is located in Fairfax County
- Mount Pleasant
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Fairfax County
- Piney Court
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Court
- Piney Court is located in Alexandria City
- Ridgeview
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Rose Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Seminary Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Valley
- Seminary Valley is located in Alexandria City
- Spring Bank
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Bank
- Spring Bank is located in Fairfax County
- Varsity Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Varsity Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varsity Park
- Varsity Park is located in Alexandria City
- Virginia Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Hills
- Virginia Hills is located in Fairfax County
- Willow Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run
- Willow Run is located in Fairfax County
- Indian Springs
How Far From Silver Springs 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 Silver Springs to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Silver Springs and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 87 miles [140 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Silver Springs 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 5 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northeast (NNE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,906 miles [9,504.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,611 miles [10,639.4 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,488 miles [7,222.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Silver Springs. 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- Silver Springs) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Silver Springs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7840, Longitude: -77.1291 In this case, the coordinates for Silver Springs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Silver Springs, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 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 Silver Springs 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 307.951 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.491 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.796 degrees. |