Lighthouse north of Boston, MA, offers dinner at the top and an incredible view

In Newburyport, Massachusetts the local lighthouse isn't on the shore or on some remote cliff or island.

Newburyport Harbor Range Rear, MA - Jeremy D'Entremont

The Newburyport Rear Range Lighthouse, about an hour north of Boston, is actually downtown, at 61 1/2 Water Street.

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Springfield man charged in 2023 Heceta Head lighthouse (OR) vandalism incident

The only adult involved in the 2023 vandalism at the Heceta Head Lighthouse in Florence has been charged in the case, according to court documents.

Heceta Head, OR - USLHS archive 

Court records show that Wyatt Harvey Schmoe was 18 at the time the lighthouse was spray painted and a window was broken, causing an estimated $20,000 in damages.

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Watch video: New England earthquake caught near iconic Cape Neddick, ME, lighthouse

The ground violently shook in a video taken outside the iconic Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine, amid a magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck off the coast Monday morning and could be felt across New England.

Cape Neddick, ME - Jeremy D'Entremont

A webcam outside Fox's Lobster House captured the earthquake at about 10:22 a.m. when the United States Geological Survey estimated a quake hit about six miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine.

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Description of Egypt's Alexandria Lighthouse Found in Ancient Chinese Writings

Contact between the Mediterranean and China was practically non-existent in the ancient and medieval periods; however, in the 13th century, a Chinese official described the city of Alexandria in his extensive work on geography.

Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt - Philip Galle (Wikimedia Commons)

Zhao Rukuo was a Chinese official and member of the Song Dynasty imperial clan. 

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Storm damaged South Shields Herd Groyne lighthouse (UK) reopens after £250,000 restoration

The Herd Groyne lighthouse in South Shields, which was damaged in a storm, has officially reopened after a £250,000 restoration.

South Shields, UK - USLHS archive

The South Tyneside landmark, which dates back to 1882, suffered damage during Storm Babet in October 2023.

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Enjoy evening at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, FL, museum

Climb the 203 steps of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse to enjoy an evening view at the 12th annual "Museum at Night."

Ponce Inlet, FL - Ralph Krugler

The event at the National Historic Landmark will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, February. 3, at 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet.

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Ida Lewis, Newport's (RI) Legendary Lighthouse Keeper

In the mid-1800's, Ida Lewis's daring sea rescues became a media sensation, leading to hundreds of telegrams, gifts, and marriage proposals. All Ida wanted to do was tend to her lighthouse.

Idawalley "Ida" Zoradia Lewis - Kraig Anderson collection

The events that led to Ida Lewis being called "The Bravest Woman in America" began on the blustery night of March 29, 1869, on Lime Rock Island, after her mother Zoradia spotted two men clinging to an overturned boat in the churning waves and screaming for help. "Ida, O my god! Ida, run quick! A boat has capsized, and men are drowning. Run quick, Ida!" she yelled to her daughter.

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The 10 Most Beautiful Lighthouses in America 

Their top 10 include Portland Head, ME; Cape Hatteras, NC; Pigeon Point, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Split Rock, MN; Bass Harbor Head, ME; Bodie Island, NC; Heceta Head, OR; Tybee, GA; and Point Reyes, CA.

Tybee Island, GA - Ralph Krugler

Each has two paragraphs about the location

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Cape Florida Lighthouse's Bicentennial Kick-Off celebration

In December, the Friends of Cape Florida organization held an event under the lights to officially kick off a year of planned celebrations as the iconic Cape Florida Light (as it is officially called, or "El Farito" as some fondly refer to it), which is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County turns 200 this year.

Cape Florida, FL - Ralph Krugler

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Light up your home with lighthouse decor

Lighthouses are more than just buildings; they're symbols of hope and safety, guiding ships home through the most dangerous waters.

Lighthouse decor - Anujj Trehaan (newsbytesapp.com)

Their iconic design and deep meaning make them the perfect inspiration for home decor that's anything but ordinary.

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