This island in Maine is an ideal place to go camping with scenic hiking trails, historic landmarks, and a fascinating history ...

When the settlement of New London was founded in 1646, it became the best harbor between Boston and New York. The harbor quickly became an epicenter for trading and whaling, becoming the third busiest ...

Nobska Point Lighthouse was established in 1829. The first lighthouse was a wooden lighthouse and there was also a keeper’s ...

The Beaver Head Lighthouse on the south end of Beaver Island was first built in 1858, prior to the American Civil War era.

PRUDENCE ISLAND − After a few speeches, words of thanks and some gulped shots of bubbling wine, Raymond Jenness wrenched open the door to Prudence Island Light, the oldest lighthouse in Rhode Island, ...

North Carolina's coastal lighthouses provide some of the most iconic and historic views of the Carolina coastline. Some of the oldest lighthouses are over 200 years old, while the tallest NC ...

FERNANDINA BEACH — The Amelia Island Lighthouse, Florida's oldest, is just 67 feet tall, far shorter than most of the state's major lighthouses. But it gains in stature by its position atop the island ...

Standing 165 feet tall with 219 steps to the top, the St. Augustine Lighthouse provides visitors with an unparalleled view of ...

Minnesota Historical Society plans major repairs at Split Rock Lighthouse and Fort Snelling buildings, addressing moisture ...

The word “lighthouse” probably conjures images of idyllic beachside scenes or historic postcards that invoke a certain sense of nostalgia. They might be seen as beacons of hope to guide those in need ...