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Light Hearted Podcast

Three old postcards of Boston Harbor lighthouses

Light Hearted ep 352: Ed Metcalf’s memories of Boston Harbor and its lighthouses in the 1950s and ‘60s

A lover of Boston Harbor and its islands recalls visits with the lighthouse keepers and other adventures many years ago.

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Be the Light Podcast

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Be the Light episode 5: The Bar Fairies – From Loss to Purpose

Every day offers a new opportunity to choose kindness, keep trying, and begin again.
Keeper's Log Journal

The Keeper's Log

A thread that binds the society

A subscription to The Keeper's Log journal, a 48-page, glossy quarterly is included with our Keeper Level, Beacon Level, Prism Level & Illumination Level of memberships. Each issue is historical in nature, usually featuring a famous American lighthouse as the cover story, followed by a human-interest article and, often, a foreign lighthouse story.

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USLHS Passport Program

Track your lighthouse visits

The Lighthouse Passport Program provides enthusiasts the opportunity to help preserve lighthouses as well as a wonderful way to keep a pictorial history of their lighthouse adventures. Small donations made by Passport holders generate thousands of dollars for lighthouse restoration and preservation projects.

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What's New

Light Hearted Live: Author Lenore Skomal on Lighthouse Heroine Ida Lewis

Join us as author Lenore Skomal discusses Ida Lewis, the celebrated lighthouse heroine, and shares the story behind her legacy. Live on YouTube on Wed., Sept. 16, at 7 p.m Eastern Time. Here is a link to the new edition of Lenore's book "The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter." : https://www.globepequot.com/9781493095841/the-lighthouse-keepers-daughte

Lighthouse Tours

Dzilam de Bravo
2026 Yucatan and Campeche Mexico
Nov 07, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026
It's time to think about getting away to somewhere warm this winter and the Yucatan peninsula can offer that. This lighthouse tour starts in Merida and then goes to the Gulf Coast south and west. In Campeche there will be a tour to experience the flamingo flocks in that area. There will be a stay in Uxmal Mayan Ruins lodge to get the full experience of this culture. Don't miss this opportunity to see some new lighthouses and get warm.
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Manakau Lighthouse
Ultimate New Zealand Tour
Mar 06, 2027 to Mar 27, 2027
This tour covers most of New Zealand, best known for its breathtaking, diverse landscapes, rich Māori culture, and outdoor adventure sports. Starting in Auckland (New Zealand's largest city) and ending in Queenstown (the Adventure capital of the World). We travel to the most northern part where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. We also go to the most southern part of New Zealand. Along the way we will see 30+ lights and lighthouses. We stop at Bay of Islands, Hobbiton, a Sheep Ranch, International Antarctic Center, and Maori Hangi Dinner just to name a few exciting stops.
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Cape Florida
2027 Florida Keys - Lighthouses and Key Lime Pie
Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 23, 2027
This tour is special due to its unique location. The Keys were originally inhabited by the Calusa and Tequesta people and were later charted by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. De León named the islands Los Martires ("The Martyrs"), as they looked like suffering men from a distance. "Key" is derived from the Spanish word cayo, meaning small island. For many years, Key West was the largest town in Florida, and it grew prosperous on wrecking revenues. The isolated outpost was well located for trade with Cuba and the Bahamas and was on the main trade route from New Orleans. The scenery is palm trees and beautiful views and sunsets that will take your breath away. Of course, we have to experience their cuisine, especially Key Lime Pie. Join this tour for fun and adventure.
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Accommodations

You can spend the night at a number of lighthouses in the United States. Some lighthouses are now operated as a bed & breakfast, while others are run as a hostel or as a vacation rental. You can even serve as a keeper at some lighthouses, where you perform duties such as guiding tours and light maintenance during your stay. 

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Give the gift of Membership

There's no better gift for a lighthouse lover than a membership in the U.S. Lighthouse Society; Keeper Level and above includes a subscription to The Keeper's Log journal!