Seguin, One of America's oldest lighthouses is a picturesque gem in Maine with Island Camping

Lighthouses carry a rich history and offer a place where visitors can step back in time. These imposing landmarks have guided mariners for centuries, while also showcasing the stark beauty of nature.

Seguin Island, ME - David Zapatka 

Maine is on e of the best states in the U.S. for discovering these beacons of light.

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History preservation students help restore landmark Beaver Head Lighthouse, MI

Historic preservation students found unique building materials in the walls of one of the oldest lighthouses on Lake Michigan: horsehair and straw.

Beaver Head, MI - USLHS archive 

And it was all part of the history lesson.

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St. Augustine Lighthouse: 225,000 visitors annually climb for 'best view in all of Florida'

Standing 165 feet tall with 219 steps to the top, the St. Augustine Lighthouse provides visitors with an unparalleled view of Florida's oldest city and serves as a gateway to understanding the area's rich maritime heritage.

St. Augustine, FL - Ralph Eshelman 

Lighthouse interpretation department manager Amanda Goodall said the lighthouse is a great first stop for people visiting St. Augustine.

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Reopening planned for St. David's Lighthouse, Bermuda

Plans to build a new telecommunications tower to allow the reopening of the St. David's Lighthouse as an attraction have been given the green light.

Saint David's, Bermuda - Thomas A. Tag 

While there were objections to the proposal over its visual impact, the project garnered support from the Department of Planning.

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Here's what you need to know about visiting the Race Point Lighthouse, MA

Remember 100 years ago when Will and I visited Cape Cod and I shared about our adventure to the Race Point Lighthouse?

Race Point, MA - Jeremy D'Entremont 

I wanted to expand on that adventure and help anyone that is planning a trip to this lovely corner of the world.

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The Cape Neddick Lighthouse, ME, transforms into a holiday wonderland

There's just something special about a Maine lighthouse, especially in the winter.

Cape Neddick, ME - Jeremy D'Entremont 

They sit there stoically, handling whatever the weather throws at them without so much as a flinch... kind of like Mainers themselves.

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U.S. Coast Guard readies Chatham Light, MA

Coast Guardsmen from Station Chatham hold the lines as the wreath is secured to the lighthouse.

Chatham, MA -  Sherri Roberts 

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Christmas wreath goes up on the Brant Point Lighthouse, MA

The wreath is up at Brant Point.

Brant Point, MA - Nicole Recomendes 

Members of Coast Guard Station Brant Point hung the wreath Monday morning, just days ahead of the 51st annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll. 

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Aquinnah needs more money to cover Gay Head lighthouse,  repairs

The Aquinnah select board is eyeing a January special town meeting in order to pay for cost overruns associated with the Gay Head Lighthouse renovation from earlier this spring.

Gay Head, MA - USLHS archive 

The town owes $65,000 to ICC Commonwealth, the company that moved the lighthouse in 2015 and completed the final stage of repairs in June.

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St. Simons Lighthouse, GA, becomes a beacon for the season

The Coast Guard Auxiliary went through three steps in decorating for Christmas on Saturday.

St. Simons, GA - Brian Margavich 

First they tied green garland to a rail, then strung some lights and finally added the bows.

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$450K restoration planned for iconic Big Sable lighthouse, MI

This iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse could get a big facelift.

Big Sable, MI - USLHS archive 

Fundraising is underway for a $450,000 project to restore the exterior of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse keepers' dwelling at Ludington State Park.

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