Tickets for tours of Corbiere Lighthouse (UK) on sale
Tours of the interior of Corbiere Lighthouse are now available to book.
Ports of Jersey has announced that Jersey Uncovered will host the tours, and they are available until the end of October.
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Volunteers refresh Souter Lighthouse (UK) while fundraising for suicide loss charity
Volunteers have given the iconic Souter Lighthouse a fresh coat of paint while fundraising for Billy's Lifeline.
Volunteers from Barratt Homes have teamed up to help decorate the National Trust Souter Lighthouse while raising money for South Tyneside- based Billy's Lifeline in the process.
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Through the Viewfinder: Light and Erie Land lighthouse, PA
I took a 1,300-mile motorcycle trip in June that included a visit to Erie.
My group rode together with stops in State College and Bradford to visit the Zippo lighter museum, and we got a rental house near Erie to stay a few days.
Click here to see more of Erie Land on the USLHS Research Archive
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National Lighthouse Day 'early' celebration announced at Tawas Point State Park, MI
Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park are inviting the public to come join the fun as they celebrate National Lighthouse Day early on Saturday, Aug. 3.
"Although the official National Lighthouse Day is celebrated each August 7 commemorating the anniversary of the federal lighthouse establishment in 1789 as a day to celebrate lighthouses and the commitment and service of those who tended America's lights.
Click here to see more of Tawas Point on the USLHS Research Archive
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Athletes to Swim From Islamorada to Alligator Lighthouse (FL) and Back
Nearly 500 solo and relay-team open-ocean swimmers are to attempt to complete the 11th annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, a unique endurance challenge slated for Saturday, Sept. 7, in Atlantic Ocean waters off Islamorada.
Individuals and two-, three- and four- person teams must conquer the 8-mile roundtrip course to the historic lighthouse and back in less than eight hours.
Click here to see more of Alligator Reef on the USLHS Research Archive
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Up for Adventure? Visit a San Juan Islands (WA) Lighthouse
While lighthouses have served as critical navigation beacons for hundreds of years, they're also long captured the imagination of artists, poets, photographers, and filmmakers for both their beauty and their solitude.
Washington State is currently home to 24 lighthouses, 21 of which are still operational.
Click here to see more of Lime Kiln, Cattle Point, Patos Island, Turn Point and Burrows Island on the USLHS Research Archive
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York Days 2024: Nubble Lighthouse lighting, sand castles and fireworks
York Days returns with a week-long slate of activities...
The Nubble Lighthouse will be lit from July 26 until Aug. 4.
Click here to see more of Cape Neddick on the USLHS Research Archive
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Celebrate at Piney Point (MD), the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac River
National Lighthouse Weekend will be celebrated Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Piney Ppoint Lighthouse Museum with free tours and free admission.
This open house weekend is in recognition of National Lighthouse Day which is marked at the museum each year.
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Click here to see more of Piney Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (FL) to celebrate 150 years of history
It's an institution. A beacon of light.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is celebrating 150 years. First opened on October 15, 1874, the lighthouse has endured a rich history.
Click here to see more of St. Augustine on the USLHS Research Archive
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Oregon coast's last wood-frame lighthouse (Yaquina Bay) is set for $1.4 million renovation
A $1.4 million renovation is expected to breathe new life into Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, an old coastal landmark known for its short lifespan, its own inhouse ghost and for inspiring a historical society still thriving 76 years later.
The repairs aim to ensure the longevity of the Oregon coast's last standing wood-frame lighthouse.
Click here to see more of Yaquina Bay on the USLHS Research Archive
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