Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Sun Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sun Valley and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Sun Valley
- 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 Sun Valley:
- 37.330413, -79.947817
- 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 Sun 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 Roanoke County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Roanoke County
- Since Sun Valley is near Roanoke City and also Botetourt County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Roanoke City
- eBird sighting report for Botetourt 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 Sun Valley ...
We found 28 communities that share the name Sun Valley.
There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Sun Valley.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 27 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Fairfax County
- This Sun Valley is located in Fairfax County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Sun Valley.
- Fairfax County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Sun Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Sun Valley.
- Arizona
- Gila County
- This Sun Valley is located in Gila County and lies 1,758 miles [2,829.2 km]<1> to the west of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gila County community of Sun Valley.
- Navajo County
- This Sun Valley is located in Navajo County and lies 1,679 miles [2,702.1 km] to the west of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Navajo County community of Sun Valley.
- British Columbia
- This Sun Valley lies 2,266 miles [3,646.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- California
- Los Angeles County
- This Sun Valley is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,148 miles [3,456.9 km]<1> to the west of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Sun Valley.
- Florida
- Palm Beach County
- This Sun Valley is located in Palm Beach County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<1> to the south of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Palm Beach County community of Sun Valley.
- Georgia
- Clayton County
- This Sun Valley is located in Clayton County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Sun Valley.
- Cobb County
- This Sun Valley is located in Cobb County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km] to the southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Sun Valley.
- Fulton County
- This Sun Valley is located in Fulton County and lies 360 miles [579.4 km] to the southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fulton County community of Sun Valley.
- Idaho
- Blaine County
- This Sun Valley is located in Blaine County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blaine County community of Sun Valley.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Sun Valley is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Sun Valley.
- Carroll County
- This Sun Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 214 miles [344.4 km] to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Sun Valley.
- Nevada
- Washoe County
- This Sun Valley is located in Washoe County and lies 2,141 miles [3,445.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Sun Valley.
- New Mexico
- Lincoln County
- This Sun Valley is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,469 miles [2,364.1 km]<1> to the west of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Sun Valley.
- North Carolina
- Nash County
- This Sun Valley is located in Nash County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the southeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nash County community of Sun Valley.
- Ohio
- Clark County
- This Sun Valley is located in Clark County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Sun Valley.
- Franklin 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 Ohio community of Sun Valley [Franklin County].
- Pennsylvania
- Monroe County
- This Sun Valley is located in Monroe County and lies 349 miles [561.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Sun Valley.
- Saskatchewan
- This Sun Valley lies 1,555 miles [2,502.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- This Sun Valley is located in Putnam County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Sun Valley.
- Texas
- El Paso 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 Sun Valley [El Paso County].
- Harris County
- This Sun Valley is located in Harris County and lies 1,026 miles [1,651.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Sun Valley.
- Hidalgo County
- This Sun Valley is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,317 miles [2,119.5 km] to the west southwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of Sun Valley.
- Lamar County
- This Sun Valley is located in Lamar County and lies 904 miles [1,454.8 km] to the west of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Sun Valley.
- West Virginia
- Hancock County
- This Sun Valley is located in Hancock County and lies 217 miles [349.2 km]<1> to the north of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Sun Valley.
- Harrison County
- This Sun Valley is located in Harrison County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the north of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Sun Valley.
- Kanawha County
- This Sun Valley is located in Kanawha County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km] to the northwest of the Sun Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Sun Valley.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Sun 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.
- Bluestone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Bowling Green
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowling Green
- Bowling Green is located in Roanoke City
- Captains Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Grove
- Captains Grove is located in Roanoke County
- Eden Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Greenfield
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
- Greenfield is located in Roanoke County
- Hedgelawn Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hedgelawn Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hedgelawn Gardens
- Hedgelawn Gardens is located in Roanoke County
- Heritage Acres
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
- Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
- Liberty Land
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Land have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Land
- Liberty Land is located in Roanoke City
- Lone Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Meadowland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
- Meadowland is located in Roanoke City
- Meadowview
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
- Meadowview is located in Roanoke City
- Mountain View
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
- Mountain View is located in Roanoke County
- Continue List (11 more) ...
- Rockydale
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Round Hill Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill Park
- Round Hill Park is located in Roanoke City
- Runaway Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runaway Village
- Runaway Village is located in Botetourt County
- Shadeland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Sherry Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherry Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherry Court
- Sherry Court is located in Roanoke County
- Sleepy Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Roanoke City
- Sunnybrook
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybrook
- Sunnybrook is located in Roanoke County
- Sunrise Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Heights
- Sunrise Heights is located in Roanoke City
- Tinker Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tinker Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tinker Knoll
- Tinker Knoll is located in Roanoke County
- Vista Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Heights
- Vista Heights is located in Roanoke County
- Waterfall Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfall Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfall Lake
- Waterfall Lake is located in Roanoke County
- Rockydale
How Far From Sun Valley to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Sun Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sun Valley and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 138 miles [222.1 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Sun Valley to Richmond, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 191 miles [307.4 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,088 miles [9,797.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,794 miles [10,933.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,671 miles [7,517.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sun Valley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Roanoke County: www.roanokecountyva.gov/
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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sun Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sun Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.3304, Longitude: -79.9478 In this case, the coordinates for Sun Valley 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 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 Sun 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. |
| <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 Sun Valley 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 309.675 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.236 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.485 degrees. |