Investigation underway after on-duty lighthouse keeper dies alone, west of Prince Rupert, B.C.
The Canadian Coast Guard and a federal workers' agency are investigating after an on-duty lighthouse keeper died in April at a station just off the coast of northwestern B.C., about 40 kilometers west of Prince Rupert.
The Triple Island Lighthouse station is supposed to be staffed by a principal and assistant lightkeeper at all times, but due to a shift change, the coast guard says the man was alone when he died.
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Restoration of Barcelona, NY, Lighthouse part of $2.9M project
The historic Barcelona Lighthouse Tower on the shore of Lake Erie in Chautauqua County has been restored as part of a nearly $3 million project, according to New York State Parks officials.
The 40-foot-tall stone light tower was built in 1829 and was the world's first natural gas lit lighthouse.
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Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, MI, vandalized
An Upper Peninsula lighthouse on Lake Michigan was vandalized this past week, members of the Gulliver Historical Society said in a Facebook post.
On Saturday, the group posted several photos on Facebook showing spray-painted words on signs and buildings at the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse historic site, which also remains an active light on the northern shore of Lake Michigan.
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National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island announces 8th annual Lighthouse Hunt
Lighthouse enthusiasts, mark your calendars: Staten Island's beloved annual lighthouse hunt is back.
Hosted by the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George, the event - now in its eighth year - will take place rain or shine on Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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What's the story behind Minneapolis' Boom Island Lighthouse?
For a landlocked state, Minnesota has an outsized share of lovely lighthouses- from stunning Split Rock overlooking Lake Superior to the Lake City Marina light, the only operational lighthouse on the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis even has one - the Boom Island Lighthouse.
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Black Sand Beaches And The Resilient Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse Offer Stunning Views Of Hawaii's Easternmost Point
The wild and rugged Big Island of Hawaii is filled with many exciting things to do in incredible landscapes, from exploring Volcanoes National Park to ziplining through rainforests and chasing waterfalls.
However, for a truly remote adventure, head to the Hawaiian archipelago's easternmost point, Cape Kumukahi, home to a historic steel lighthouse and black-sand beaches.
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Tower climbs start soon at 115-foot Little Sable Point Lighthouse on Lake Michigan shoreline
This 115-foot lighthouse nestled among sand dune and evergreen forests on the Lake Michigan shoreline will soon be open for tower climbs.
Little Sable Point Lighthouse opens for the 2025 season on Tuesday, May 20, the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association announced.
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, MI, open for season
The rich history of Northern Michigan never ceases to amaze, from historic military forts to archeological digs that are still discovering what life was like here hundreds of years ago.
One place that is a bit of a right of passage for many Michiganders is the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, a maintained museum housed within the old functional building that for decades protected ships and the northern Michigan coastline.
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Community Rallies to Keep Lighthouse Project Afloat After Barge Collision
When a barge collided with the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse last week, damaging its stairway and access dock, the future of a long-planned restoration project hung in the balance.
But within hours, phone calls were being made- not just out of obligation, but also from the heart.
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Step into the past, tour this 150-year-old lighthouse in Cape Canaveral, FL
It's a building that can be spotted for miles, but is considered a hidden gem at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The history of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is similar to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The original lighthouse was constructed off the coast of Cape Canaveral in 1848 to warn ships of dangerous shoals, or sand banks. Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation President Ronald Ecker said there was a problem with it though.
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