Hudson- Athens Lighthouse, NY, damaged in possible hit-and-run crash
Police are investigating damage to the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, which they say was caused by a hit-and-run crash.
The Greene County Sheriff's Office received a report around 8:30 a.m. of extensive damage to the lighthouse dock and stairs.
Click here to see more of Hudson-Athens on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Take a tour of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, MI, with Yooper Paranormal
Take a spooky tour of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse with Yooper Paranormal to raise funds for the Marquette Maritime Museum.
The tours will happen once a month during the Summer 2025 season.
Click here to read more & see the TV6 WLUG video (5:32)
Click here to see more of Marquette Harbor on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Presque Isle, Erie Land Lighthouses, PA, opening to the public for 2025 season. What to know.
Put on a sturdy pair of shoes and stretch out your legs, it's time to climb some lighthouse stairs.
The Presque Isle Lighthouse and Erie Land Lighthouse will both open May 2 for the 2025 season.
Click here to see more of Erie Land and Presque Isle on the USLHS Research Catalog
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The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, NY, opens for the season Friday
Well, it's officially that time of the year again - the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is getting ready to open for the season!
Opening day is this Friday, May 2, and volunteer Kathy Connor from the lighthouse shared her excitement for the months ahead.
Click here to see more of Charlotte Genesee on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Braddock Point; One of NY's most unique homes hits the market: See the photos
Care to live in a lighthouse? This 130-year-old gem on the Lake Ontario shoreline in Parma is on the market.
According to the real estate listing, Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester is listing the property for $1,495,000.
Click here to see more of Braddock Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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I'm looking for all our surviving lighthouse keepers
Very few people know what it was like to live and work in a lighthouse, stationed in the outermost reaches of the country, tasked with keeping a lifesaving navigational aid alight.
However, the hardy ones who do will have some unique working memories.
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Lighthouse Keepers Wanted: White River Light Station, MI, looking for volunteers to stay on-site over the summer.
When summer arrives, West Michigan's beaches come to mind, often accompanied by visions of picturesque lighthouses.
One such spot is the historic White River Light Station in Whitehall, where you can admire its beauty and stay at the 150-year-old White River Light Station.
Click here to see more of White River on the USLHS Research Catalog
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News Night Minnesota : Briefs - Split Rock Lighthouse
Click here for the :35, PBS video
Click here to see more of Split Rock on the USLHS Research Catalog
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How to spend 4 days in St. John's Canada
Breathe in briny sea air on a road trip around eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, taking in breaching whales and blustery gales, cape lighthouses and cod-kissing ceremonies.
Just outside St. John's, the road unspools to the easternmost point of Canada, Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site.
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A luxury lighthouse stay in northern Spain: 'Windows look east and west to sunrise and sunset'
I have always longed to be a lighthouse keeper and now, at last, I am one. If only for a weekend.
Look at my chunky-knit jumper! Feel the waterproof weave of my Donegal tweed cap! Truth be told, I am way too toasty in this quasi-nautical ensemble, having hoped and dressed for ominous for, murderous gales and oceanic rainstorms.
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