Quaint Maine seaside town rocked by ugly argument over who gets to live in Stunning Dyce Head Lighthouse
A quaint Maine coastal town has been rocked by an argument over who the new tenants of a gorgeous lighthouse would be, as the old tenants face eviction.
Located in Castine, one of North America's oldest communities, the Dyce Head Lighthouse was built in 1828 and has been home to local elementary school teacher Tracy Lameyer for 13 years.
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Stamp your lighthouse passport at 112 Michigan stations, more than any other state
Michiganders, did you know there's a way to quantify your lighthouse love?
We know the Mitten state has indefinite capacity for adoration and appreciation of Michigan's lighthouses, after all the Great Lakes State has the most lighthouses in the nation.
Click here to see more of Michigan's lighthouses on the USLHS Research Catalog
Learn more about the USLHS Passport program here
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Harbor Haunt: Richard Nunn joins a paranormal investigation at the St. Augustine, FL, Lighthouse. Will they find phantoms?
St. Augustine is one of my favorite north Florida cities and has been for many years.
My memories of St. Augustine and St. Johns County go back to my childhood.
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Hometown Maine: Owl's Head Light Station, ME, celebrates 200th birthday
Gorham Rowell, newly married, came to Owl's Head Light Station to work as a lighthouse keeper in 1974. The moved in with his wife at the time and immediately got to work.
"We were starting out in life, and it just so happened that honeymoon was a lighthouse," Rowell said.
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Private Michigan island with 1887 Lighthouse for sale: What $3M gets you
A rare piece of Great Lakes history, South Pipe Island, complete with a working lighthouse and 113.5 acres of pristine waterfront, is now listed on the Michigan housing market.
The unique property of South Pipe Island is in the St. Marys River off the shores of Drummond Island.
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Coastal project gives Lake Pontchartrain, LA, landmark a new lease on life
For several years, Tommy Costanza has been coming to the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse, the Lake Pontchartrain landmark in Madisonville.
"This is sickening to see our lighthouse almost get washed away," Costanza said.
Click here to read more and see the 4:19 news clip
Click here to see more of Tchefuncte River on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Visiting the Cape Lookout, NC, Lighthouse
Cape Lookout Lighthouse is an aid to navigation, a symbol of home, a vacation spot, a place of work, and a welcome beacon for visitors coming to Cape lookout National Seashore.
Thousands of visitors cross the sound every year to visit Cape Lookout, and to explore the surrounding seashore.
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Twilight Lighthouse Tours At Eagle Bluff, WI
The Door County Historical Society invites the community to explore Eagle Bluff Lighthouse after dark during this year's Twilight Tours.
The lighthouse will open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Oct 4, 6-8 pm.
Click here to see more of Eagle Bluff on the USLHS Research Catalog
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This cruise line has the perfect fall voyage for lighthouse lovers
Going the parade of leaf peepers on scenic northern roadways isn't the only way to enjoy New England and Atlantic Canada at their peak.
Fall cruises through Canada and New England offer a different vantage point to bask in autumn's glow and the splendor of the region's rugged shores.
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India's stunning coastal lighthouses: A list
India's coastlines are marred with stunning lighthouses, which give an amazing view of the ocean.
These towering structures are not just navigational aids but also a unique opportunity to see how vast the sea is.
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