Heceta Head Lightstation, OR, celebrates its birthday March 30th, 2026
The celebration will run on March 30, 2026 from 11 am - 3 pm in the historic Keeper's Home! The community is invited to celebrate at the Lightstation which has a scenic walking trail from the beach to the Keeper's Home, Gift Shop, and lighthouse tower. This family-friendly free event takes place at the Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast in the Keeper's Home and West Lawn.
Food & beverages will be available, as well as live music. Local agency representatives will be present to talk about the outstanding natural features of the area, as well as, volunteers from the Heceta Lighthouse Interpretive Center at the Keeper's Home and Oregon State Parks volunteers at the lighthouse tower! The park is located off Hwy 101 just 13 miles north of Florence. Parking is available at the Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, and parking is $10 per vehicle. For more information call 541-547-3696 or keepers@hecetalighthouse.com
Click here to see more of Heceta Head on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Barge strike on historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, NY, caused more damage than initially thought
A report commissioned by the owners of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, which was struck by a barge in a hit-and-run last April, shows that the blow "significantly" exacerbated structural issues at the 19th-century beacon.
The examination was completed by Troy-based Proper & O'Leary Engineering.
Click here to see more of Hudson-Athens on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Happisburgh Lighthouse, UK, not at immediate risk from erosion
A coastal landmark is not at risk of imminently falling into the sea despite work starting to relocate the car park next door, a councillor said.
Work has begun to move the car park next to Happisburgh Lighthouse due to coastal erosion near the entrance.
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Iceland's most iconic coastal lighthouses: A list
Iceland's coastal lighthouses are a unique blend of history, architecture, and stunning landscapes.
These beacons have been guiding ships for centuries, and are now popular among tourists for their scenic views and cultural significance.
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Scots lighthouse ship Pharos is saviour of submariners too
Its day job is to help look after the lighthouses which protect ships from being wrecked on Scotland's treacherous coasts.
But the Pharos has a lesser-known additional role - rescue training in case a submarine becomes stricken beneath the waves.
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Five lighthouse's in India that you should not miss
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Cape Henry Lighthouse, VA: America's first federal beacon still shines
Standing at the strategic entrance to the Chesapeake Bay, Cape Henry Lighthouse represents a unique chapter in American history.
Here, visitors encounter not one, but two towering sentinels, each with its own story to tell.
Click here to see more of Cape Henry, Old, and here for Cape Henry, New, on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Government of Canada designates La Martre, a Heritage Lighthouse
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the designation of the Sainte-Marthe-de-Gaspe Lighthouse under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act.
The Sainte-Marthe-de-Gaspe Lighthouse, also known as the La Martre Lighthouse, has been designated as a heritage lighthouse for its historical, architectural, and community significance.
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Hyskeir Lighthouse, Scotland, contractors come to rescue of seal with 'unwanted plastic necklace'
Three lighthouse contractors have come to a seal's aid after spotting plastic waste caught round its neck.
They threw a bag over the animal to calm it and held it down before using a knife to cut off what's thought to have been a plastic foam gasket used in pipelines.
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Hawaiian Lighthouses: Visit these beacons of the sea
You'll find beautiful and historic Hawaiian lighthouses on fire of the Hawaiian Islands.
There are fifteen "lights" in the state associated with the U.S. Coast Guard, including the 10 major navigational aids mentioned below.
Click here to see more of Hawaii on the USLHS Research Catalog
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