What is it about lighthouses that is so appealing? To me, they have always had a sense of mystery and evoke my imagination. Who lived there? What kind of life did one live while taking care of a lighthouse?...
Charming Lighthouses To Tour Around The U.S.
Surprisingly, more than a few lighthouses are still operational today, helping guide ships through narrow channels and around rocky reefs. Most of these lighthouses have weathered storms and years of disrepair, but all have become beloved landmarks in their communities, and now people from all over the world travel to see them. These lighthouses are beautiful reminders of the past, of centuries of maritime history, and of the fact that there is always hope
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Lighthouses line the coastline of Cape Cod and stand proud and beautiful. They serve as beacons, guiding boats from the rough sea waters of the Atlantic and saving countless lives. Imagine the relief those...
Here are seven of my favorite lighthouses along Michigan’s west coast on Lake Michigan. Starting from the north, take a road trip and explore these seven, and you’re sure to find others along the way add...
The Midwest offers art, architecture, nature, and even lighthouses. When was the last time you visited a lighthouse in the Midwest? Believe it or not, there are numerous lighthouses in the heart of America...
Despite the existence of newer forms of navigation technology, more than a few lighthouses are still being used to help ships sail through narrow channels and around rocky reefs. Most of these lighthouses...
At the endpoint of Montauk stands the lighthouse and museum. The lighthouse was the first one erected in New York state and is the fourth-oldest still-active lighthouse in the U. S. It was listed as a...
While most lighthouses today are automatically operated, several are open to people for tours. In the Midwest, most lighthouses are located along the Great Lakes of Superior, Michigan, Erie, and Huron....