Category: Lighthouse Stuff

A lighthouse is a tower that emits a powerful beam of light visible over long distances, helping ships navigate and[…]

California’s coastline is dotted with lighthouses, from tall structures that signal seamen from great distances to low ones that help[…]

When you look out onto the Hudson River, you may see a majestic bridge, a picturesque town or a soaring[…]

With Lake Superior an hour north and Lake Michigan an hour south, the Upper Peninsula is home to several dazzling[…]

With the advent of the Fresnel lens, thousands of lighthouses went up in the 1800s to warn sailors of danger[…]

New Zealand’s rugged, weather-beaten coastline was perilous to ships arriving in the mid-1800s. Wrecked vessels proliferated before the government saw[…]

Lighthouses serve a very specific yet very important purpose: they help to prevent ships from running aground. But they can[…]

A lighthouse is a tall tower with a bright light at the top that is located at an important or[…]

During our recent road trip along the Gaspe Peninsula we took in many lighthouses. Each has its own unique charm[…]

In the days before GPS and electronic navigation systems, lighthouses gleamed brightly across the sea to guide sailors on dangerous[…]