As far as famous coastal landmarks go, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the Outer Banks is up there on the top of the list. Though a visit to the lighthouse is cool, it’s key to understand that this ...

The oldest lighthouse in Massachusetts is over 300 years old. When the Massachusetts Bay Colony was first founded in 1630, the Puritans struggled from a scarcity of necessary survival goods which lead ...

Wherever there are large to medium bodies of water where ships or boats may travel, there likely are lighthouses. These monuments on water’s edge come in all shapes and sizes. Lighthouses, by their ...

The North Point Lighthouse in Milwaukee's Lake Park neighborhood is a treasure trove of maritime history set off the beaten path of Milwaukee tourist destinations. Many of the world’s lighthouses are ...

The lighthouse is located in Sands Point, at the northern tip of the Cow Neck (now Port Washington) Peninsula. Sands Point was named after Captain John Sands (1649-1712), a prosperous sea captain, and ...

In northern Lake Michigan, 14 islands make up the Beaver Island archipelago. The most northwest island is Squaw Island. On the 69 acre island stands the Squaw Island Lighthouse. Built in 1892 and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Wood Island Lighthouse, pictured here in 2015, will be one of two dozen ...