Absecon lighthouse, NJ, returns to work with new technology protecting endangered whales
Nearly one century after the Absecon Lighthouse last beamed warnings to sailors across the water, the historic landmark in Atlantic City is back on duty.
The iconic lighthouse at the Jersey Shore was decommissioned but is now being upgraded with cutting-edge technology designed to protect critically endangered marine animals.
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Oregon's Tallest Lighthouse, Yaquina Head, Is A Shimmering Gem On The Basalt Cliffs Of The Pacific Coast
Standing atop the cliffs in Oregon's basalt headlands, Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the state.
You'll find this historic lighthouse on the outskirts of Newport, one of Oregon's captivating coastal cities, and at the crosshairs of some of the United States' most scenic byways.
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Bressay Lighthouse perched on edge of remote Scottish island goes on sale for £350k
A Scottish seven-bed home has gone on the market for £350,000 but this isn't your typical digs.
Bressay Lighthouse is a remote lighthouse nestled on the edge of an island with breathtaking surroundings.
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Touring Duluth's, MN, Iconic North Pier Light
For many, a trip down to Canal Park isn't complete without a stroll down the pier.
No matter which side you pick, you'll find a historic lighthouse at the end, both with a locked door. Eventually, that'll change.
Click here to see more of Duluth North Pier on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Experience the illumination of Nubble, ME, Lighthouse this holiday season
Holiday season in Maine is something special.
Maybe it's the snow, the cold air, or the fact that we even decorate our lighthouses like we're auditioning for a Hallmark movie.
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Augustin Fresnel: Through a New Lens living history performances
In celebration of the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Outer Banks Conservationists and the Northern Outer Banks will present Joseph Smith, a New York-based living history performer, in two special performances of his one-man play Augustin Fresnel: Through a New Lens.
The performance will take place on November 29 from 4-5p.m. and November 30 from 11-noon.
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Author shines light on the importance of protecting Great Lakes' lighthouses
The book "Mastering the Island Seas" (U. of Wisconsin Press, $36.95) helps explain the history of Great Lakes lighthouses and navigation aids and the importance of protecting them.
Historically, lighthouses, powered by whale oil and kerosene, helped large commercial vessels navigate the harsh environment of the Great Lakes.
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Off-season comes to Lighthouse County Park
A beacon for tourists on sunny summer days, Lighthouse County Park and the Point aux Barques Maritime Museum and lighthouse will see few visitors for he next six months.
During the off-season, the campground and playground areas are blocked by yellow gates.
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CHEC relocating at-risk Buxton power lines to protect service to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, NC, facilities
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) has begun relocating a critical section of electrical line in Buxton that provides power to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Visitors Center, and other nearby National Park Service (NPS) facilities.
The project shifts the power line away from a highly eroded oceanside area that has seen 15 home collapses since mid-September, replacing the at-risk stretch of overhead lines with a new underground system farther inland along Lighthouse Road.
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