Grand Haven Lighthouse, MI, damaged by early winter storm
An early winter storm has caused some damage at the historic lighthouse on Grand Haven's south pier.
The Grand Haven Lighthouse Conservancy says the damage was noticed on Nov. 30 when a contracted crew arrived to do other maintenance work on a pothole cover.
Click here to see more of Grand Haven South Pierhead on the USLHS Research Catalog
Click here to see a video example of Grand Haven South Pierhead getting hit with waves
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Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse, MI, presents annual 'Christmas at the Lighthouse'
With 30-degree temperatures, blustery winds and a dusting of snow on Saturday, Nov. 29, the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park invited guests to warm up from the winter chill, while also enjoying some holiday festivities.
Members of the Friends organization once again hosted the annual "Christmas at the Lighthouse" event, from noon to 4 p.m. that day.
Click here to see more of Tawas Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Historical village to present film about Sanibel Island Lighthouse, FL
Tickets are available for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village's next Twilight Talk program.
"Remembering the Lighthouse" will take place on Dec. 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Shore Haven at the village on Sanibel.
Click here to see more of Sanibel Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Why are so many lighthouses painted red?
Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world.
This weeks question comes from Tyler in South Carolina. "What is the significance of the color red being used with light houses?"
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See how wreath is hauled onto Nauset Lighthouse in Eastham, MA
The wreath is hoisted from ground onto the lighthouse.
A wreath was hoisted onto Nauset Lighthouse in Eastham Friday morning.
Click here to see more of Nauset on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Blues & BBQ at Crooked River Lighthouse, FL
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting Blues & BBQ from 6-8 p.m. December 12 .
Enjoy live music from the talented duo "Blues Meets Girl," a glowing bonfire, and BBQ from FatDaddy'sSmokehouse, all set at the foot of Carrabelle's lighthouse.
Click here to see more of Crooked River on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Utsira lighthouse, Norway, stands twin above North Sea waves where 207 souls live offshore
The ferry cuts through North Sea swells as Utsira's twin lighthouse towers emerge from morning mist.
Norway's smallest municipality sits 11 miles offshore from Haugesund, home to just 207 residents who've maintained maritime traditions since 1844.
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What's new at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
On Dec. 17, 2025, one of the oldest surviving lighthouses n Florida is turning 200 years old.
When it was first lit in 1825, the lighthouse keeper carried whale oil up the tower to light the 17 lanterns of the original lens set up.
Click here to see more of Cape Florida on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Edward Rowe Snow was the 'Flying Santa' for new England lighthouses for 40 years
In December of 1929, Maine floatplane pilot William Wincapaw started a time-honored tradition.
He loaded his plane with candy, coffee, newspapers and other items and dropped them from his cockpit as he flew over New England lighthouses
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Virginia Woolf's unacknowledged plague novel 'To The Lighthouse'
It's been five years since the End of the World, and yet here still are.
Increasingly, I've found myself trying to understand what it might mean to write past the apocalypse.
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