Virtual Bird's Eye

Guitar Shaped Lake in Shoshone National Forest

Virtual Bird's Eye — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:34:27 +0000

Saw this lake and thought I would post it up. It’s barely outside the boundary of Yellowstone National Forest.

Any other lakes around that look like the shape of a guitar?

Click the image for an Aerial of the lake using Microsoft Bing.

US Open 2009 Bethpage SP Golf Course Aerial and Birds Eye View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:42:12 +0000

Bethpage State Park is best known for its five world-class golf courses, including the world-renowned Black Course which was the site of the U.S. Open Championship in 2002 and will again host the U.S. Open in 2009. Visitors also flock to the park to use the park’s picnic facilities, playing fields, tennis courts, bridle paths, hiking and biking trails and cross-county skiing trails. – Bethpage State Park Official Site

US Open Official Site

Click either image to view in Bing Maps Aerial or Birds Eye View

In Flight: Flying Over Vineland New Jersey

Virtual Bird's Eye — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:40:26 +0000

This just came in from Virtual Bird’s Eye reader Rob Evans.

While looking around at a friends house somewhere around Vineland, New Jersey he came across this VERY close shot of a little plane.

Nice find for sure!┬á Make sure when you view the Map you rotate around to the SOUTH view of the Bird’s Eye View – that’s where you’ll find the up close shot of the plane.

NCAA Hall of Champions Aerial and Birds Eye View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:49:22 +0000

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a voluntary organization through which the nation’s colleges and universities govern their athletics programs. It is comprised of institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals committed to the best interests, education and athletics participation of student-athletes. This section of the Web site contains more details about the Association, its goals and members, and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.

The Official Web Site of the NCAA – NCAA.org

Click the image or This Link to view the NCAA home office using Microsoft Virtual Earth

United States Air Force Academy Aerial View (Founded Today)

Virtual Bird's Eye — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:59:11 +0000

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA or Air Force), is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The Academy’s stated mission is “to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.” It is the youngest of the five United States service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959. Graduates of the Academy’s four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree, and most are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force.The Academy is also one of the largest tourist attractions in Colorado, attracting more than a million visitors each year. Cont – United States Air Force Academy – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

United States Air Force Academy Home Page

United States Air Force Academy (academy, Colorado, United States) — Britannica Online Encyclopedia

Click the image or This Link to view the campus using Microsoft Virtual Earth

ESRI Headquarters Aerial and Birds Eye View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:37:18 +0000

ESRI was founded as Environmental Systems Research Institute in 1969 as a land-use consulting firm. ESRI products(particularly ArcGIS Desktop) have a one-third of the global market share,and are used by nearly 80 percent of GIS users worldwide from all professions.

ESRI has 10 regional offices in the U.S. and a network of 80 international distributors with about a million users in 200 countries. ESRI has 2,500 employees in the U.S., and is still privately-held by the founders. In 2006, year revenues were about $660 million. In 2008, ESRI ranked 70th on the list of largest software companies in the world. – Cont ΓÇô ESRI Wikipedia

ESRI Home Page

Click either image for an Aerial or BirdΓÇÖs eye View of the ESRI Home office using Microsoft Virtual Earth

World’s Largest Moose Aerial View: Mac the Moose in Canada

Virtual Bird's Eye — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:59:52 +0000

On the outskirts of one of CanadaΓÇÖs most famous cities youΓÇÖll find CanadaΓÇÖs most famous moose. Mac the Moose has been standing tall for more than two decades, greeting visitors to Moose Jaw or beckoning passing travelers to stop in for a visit. But the lovable 9,000 kilogram / ten ton Mac is not feeling 100% these days. – World’s Largest Moose Under the Weather – Tourism Saskatchewan

Wikipedia for Moose Jaw

Credit – @geokaren

In Flight: Plane Over Germany

Virtual Bird's Eye — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:08:41 +0000

Thanks to Christian Klasen for sending this one!!┬á Very nice close up of a plane coming in for a landing over Essen/Germany to Airport Duesseldorf.┬á Crazy how close this plane appears in the image!

Make sure to check out our other ΓÇÿIn FlightΓÇÖ links on the site!

Click either image to view the plane using using Virtual Earth imagery.

Virtual Bird’s Eye Site Update

Virtual Bird's Eye — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:54:11 +0000

Just a quick heads up about the lack of posting. It’s been quite a few days since anything has been posted up on the site – We (more I) have been really busy with my personal life and my real job. Things are looking to slow down some so posting will be resumed shortly.

FYI – Once posting resumes, this post will go away…

Moonlight Basin Ski Resort Aerial and 3D View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:57:08 +0000

A ski day on the north face of Lone Mountain may find you on long groomers, hidden powder glades, or wild chutes. YouΓÇÖll discover an exhilarating, satisfaction.

Explore the mountain, sit by the lodge fire, and gather together to share stories when the lifts slow to a stop.

Offering a full range of winter and summer activities including golf, hiking, flyfishing, dog sledding, cross country skiing and showshoeing, Moonlight Basin is a destination that can’t be overlooked for summertime or winter activities.┬á Combine neighboring Big Sky with Moonlight Basin’s 1,900 acres of skiable terrain and you get over 5,512 acres of fun making it the largest contiguous ski area in the US.

Moonlight Basin – Official Site

Click either image for an Aerial and 3D view of the ski resort using Microsoft Virtual Earth.

Jackson Hole Wyoming Ski Resort Aerial and 3D View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:48:59 +0000

With 2,500 acres of legendary inbounds terrain, a 4,139′ vertical rise, 459″ of average snowfall each winter, and unparalleled backcountry access, Jackson Hole offers a truly unique winter experience. Two distinct mountains in the heart of the Tetons – Rendezvous and Apres Vous – make up Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and have been home to incredible skiing and snowboarding for the past 40 years. Whether you’re here to experience “The Big One’s” wild, untamed terrain, rolling, wide-open groomers, or you’re just getting out on the snow for the first time, it’s bound to be an experience you’ll never forget. Cont – Jackson Hole | Mountain Info

Jackson Hole

Bridger Bowl Montana Ski Resort Aerial and 3D View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:14:32 +0000

Bridger Bowl offers a very diverse ski experience with the following ratings: 20% beginner, 30% intermediate, 20% advance and 30% extreme. Incredible expert only skiing is available off Bridger’s new Schlasman’s Chairlift and on the renowned “Ridge.” Skiers and snowboarders who wish to ride the new lift or access this terrain, collectively known as Ridge Terrain, must have an avalanche transceiver (457 khz). It is stongly recommended to have a partner, a shovel and expert skiing abilities in addition to knowledge of the terrain before venturing into the area which will have no hazard markings, no grooming and no marked trails. Ridge Terrain contains numerous steep chutes, rock cliffs, and snowfields which may end in unmarked cliffs. Clearly, Bridger Bowl’s Ridge Terrain provides some of the most challenging skiing found within any ski area boundary! – Cont – Bridger Bowl, Bozeman Montana ~ Mountain Info

Bridger Bowl – Montana Ski Resort

Click either image for an Aerial or 3D view of the Ski Resort using Microsoft Virtual Earth.

Big Sky Montana Ski Resort Aerial and 3D View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:56:00 +0000

Under the leadership of Boyne Resorts, Big Sky Resort continues to set standards for skiing in Montana : and skiing in the Rockies. An aggressive lift expansion plan saw the area add 13 new/improved lifts over a 10 year period beginning in 1988. With 17 lifts transporting skiers and snowboarders over 3,812 skiable acres, the resort has set the standard for uncrowded slopes and non-existent lift lines.
In 1990, the resort invested $18 million in the Shoshone Condominium Hotel and the 43,000-square-foot Yellowstone Conference Center. In 1995, the Lone Peak Tram was built : hoisting skiers to 11,150 feet and giving Big Sky one of the nation’s largest total vertical drops at 4,180 feet. Read More – Big Sky Resort History

Big Sky Resort, Montana

Click either image for and Aerial or 3D View of the Ski Resort using Microsoft Virtual Earth.

Aspen/Snowmass Ski Resort Aerial and 3D View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:09:29 +0000

Aspen/Snowmass, anywhere else this would be four separate vacations. ItΓÇÖs not just one mountain ΓÇô itΓÇÖs Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. With four choices and 5,303 acres, decide which mountain fits your passion. Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety ΓÇô cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bumps and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known as the localsΓÇÖ favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking….┬á – Cont – Aspensnowmass.com / On Mountain / The Mountains

Aspensnowmass Official Site

Click any image for an Aerial or 3D view of the Ski Resorts using Microsoft Virtual Earth.