Where can you find history, nature, wildlife, unique geology, a lighthouse, an endless beach, surf and an ancient hemlock forest? You can find all of this and more at Wisconsin’s Point Beach State Forest. The forest includes more than 2900 acres of land bordered by 6 miles of sandy beach along Lake Michigan. This is ...
Want to try something different on vacation? Why not applying to be a Lighthouse Keeper? Some of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world are lighthouses. You can even purchase your own if you want. Most of them are on the endangered species list. Some of them are in need of bad repair. ...
August 7 is National Lighthouse Day. This day started in 1789. This is because on August 7, 1789, the U.S. Congress enacted a law that allowed the federal government to control the creation and maintenance of lighthouses. Lighthouses have been important to the nautical world throughout history. Lighthouses used to guide ships through the waters ...
Your wedding is one of the most wonderful days of your life so it is important to have your wedding the way you want, from the perfect dress to the party favors that you give your guests. If you are having a lighthouse or beach themed wedding, then consider giving out lighthouse wedding favors to ...
When I visit the East Coast, it’s always fun to make a special “lighthouse watch” side-trip. There is something so majestic about these bastions of the sea. Not only are they tall, beautiful, graceful, and historic, but some still work to guide ships safely away from imminent danger. Here I am showcasing the six beautiful ...
Perhaps nothing symbolizes the rocky Maine coast as well as a lighthouse. When the U.S. Mint was deciding on an image to represent Maine on its series of commemorative state quarters, they chose a lighthouse. Nearly every souvenir shop in the state sells a series of picture post cards featuring one of the iconic Maine ...
