Now that the Amelia Island Lighthouse beacon is back in operation after a year and a half of disrepair, some people may want to see and know more about Florida's oldest lighthouse. Located inland on a ...

Lighthouses have been the beacon of light for more than 100 years that symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. On Aug. 9, 1789, Congress approved an Act for the establishment and ...

Two lighthouses on Lake Pontchartrain, once a vital part of the maritime landscape, are still beacons for curious tourists and locals who love New Orleans history.

Manitowoc County has many historic landmarks. One of the most interesting structures is the Rawley Point Lighthouse operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, 4 miles north of Two Rivers, adjacent to Point ...

Lighthouses might have lost some of their functionality in the 21st century, but some that remain can draw visitors like moths. Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating Great Lakes ...

CASTINE--There are 65 lighthouses along Maine's coast according to the Maine Tourism Association. Dyce Head Lighthouse in ...

Fernandina Beach, Fla. — Amelia Island just got a little brighter. The beacon in Amelia Island Lighthouse has been restored and is once again helping with ship navigation. The light had been out for ...

TWO HARBORS — Split Rock Lighthouse will shine its beacon Wednesday night in honor of the late Gordon Lightfoot. It's a rare honor: The beacon is seldom lit, with an annual exception being Nov. 10 to ...