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West Quoddy Lighthouse in Fog
Weest Quoddy Lighthouse in Lubec, Maine. September,2013 by Mike Taylor
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Meet Terrible Tilly, the Killer Lighthouse
Things did not begin well for the Oregon lighthouse that came to be known as Terrible Tilly.
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Coast Guard moves to sell iconic lighthouse
On the very tip of Cape Cod, high overlooking Vineyard SouthSound, Nobska Point Light stands as ana coastal landmark, a working tribute to New England’s seafaring history. Now the beacon could be on the block as the US Coast Guard looks to find a new caretaker for the weathered property, which needs an estimated $550,000 in repairs.
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The Algoma Lighthouse
The Algoma Lighthouse, Sunday March 2, 2014 — Algoma, WI on a cold winter morning.
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Marblehead Lighthouse
The Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead,Ohio on Lake Erie
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Can an Iconic Lighthouse Site Be Saved From the Sea?
Preservationists battle eroding shores on the Outer Banks' Cape Hatteras and beyond.
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South Bass Light Station is Lake Erie lighthouse with its own ghosts
Most visitors to party-happy Put-in-Bay don’t realize that there is an old lighthouse on the island, one with its own ghosts.The South Bass Light Station is tucked on the island’s southwest corner.
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Ever Wanted to Own a Lighthouse? This Could Be Your Lucky Day
If you've ever wanted to own a lighthouse -- or two -- this could be your lucky day. Two Maine lighthouses have just been put up for auction by the General Services Administration, with a suggested opening bid for each of just $5,000.
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Shine Bright Like A Lighthouse. A Love Affair With Maritime History.
Having grown up in Nova Scotia, photographer John Sylvester has fond memories of its most famous landmark, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse. As an adult, however, the love affair continues. Journey with him as he cherishes these beautiful beacons and the historic maritime tradition they represent.
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Granite Marvel
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is located in Bristol, Maine. It has been in operation since 1827.
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N.J. lighthouse still beaming after 250 years
Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest, surviving lighthouse in the United States.
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Winter Camping on Geographic Gem Not For All
Forget your smartphone, unplug your electrical devices, sleep by a wood stove on a bed of fir branches — perhaps with your pet — and only a canvas wall between you and the winter snow. Whether you consider this vacation scenario heaven or hell will determine if Atelier Arboreal at the foot of the Bruce Peninsula is for you.
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Photographer Captures Stunning Photos Of Frozen Lighthouse As Winter Approaches
Winter has definitely arrived in the Great Lakes region, dumping dangerous amounts of snow on western New York, but bringing some beauty as well. On the shores of Lake Michigan, iced lighthouses can form above the water during periods of cold weather...
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Tower of Hercules: The Oldest Lighthouse in the World
The world's oldest lighthouse, built in the days of ancient Rome, is on a small peninsula near the Spanish town of La Coruna.
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Lighthouse of Alexandria: Ancient wonder of the world to be rebuilt in Egypt
The Lighthouse of Alexandria - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - will be rebuilt at its original location, according to Egypt’s Supreme Antiquities Council that announced its approval.
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Iconic Martha's Vineyard Lighthouse is Moving Inland
An iconic Martha's Vineyard lighthouse has begun its gradual move from its rapidly eroding cliffside perch. Powerful hydraulic jacks inched the Gay Head Lighthouse roughly 5 feet along steel rail.
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Toledo Harbor Lighthouse a Towering Spectacle of Architectural Design
The lighthouse, built in 1904, has a unique Romanesque architectural design. It consists of a three-story keepers' house with the tower arising from the center of the house. The structure is made of buff colored brick, topped by a black rolled-edge roof, black tower and lantern.
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Sleep in an Icelandic Lighthouse
For those who harbor a love of the sea, and wild, poetic images of savage coastlines, .
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Lake Michigan Lighthouse for Sale Through Online Auction
An online auction started July 1 for the Isle Aux Galets lighthouse on Skillagalee Island.
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As the Light Guides Others to Safety, Two Guide the Lighthouse
On a hot, sunny evening last week, Richard Skidmore and Joan LeLacheur sat at a picnic table on the porch of a small cottage at Aquinnah Circle that has served as headquarters for the Gay Head Light relocation project.
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