Au Sable (MI) lighthouse keeper's logbook details gnarly 1876 winter storm on Lake Superior
Being the eyes and ears of the "Beacon of the Shipwreck Coast" was a daunting task for the early lighthouse keepers of the Au Sable Light Station.
The now iconic light station on the coastline of Lake Superior has many tales of gale winds, massive waves and thick fog being the downfall of ships headed to Upper Peninsula ports.
Click here to see more of Au Sable Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Views of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear dunes included in the Point Betsie (MI) Lighthouse keeper's quarters
Sleep right on the edge of Lake Michigan in the keeper's quarters at Point Betsie Lighthouse.
Rent a piece of history for the ultimate summer slumber party right on the big lake.
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Two sisters kept LA's Point Fermin Lighthouse beaming - 150 years ago
When sisters Mary and Ella Smith arrived at Point Fermin in 1874 in what is now San Pedro, they found a new lighthouse in a remote wilderness.
Their job was to keep the beacon beaming as ships, docks - and eventually a port - sprung up in the new City of Los Angeles.
Click here to see more of Point Fermin on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Mystery of haunted Point of Ayr Lighthouse off the Welsh coastline
Stretching over 1,680 miles, the rugged Welsh coast is home to countless lighthouses, each with its own story. Some still shine their light for sailors, while others stand abandoned, their weathered facades adding to Wales' hauntingly beautiful maritime legacy.
One of Wales' oldest, Point of Ayr Lighthouse, known locally as Talacre Lighthouse, appears marooned on its own island off the Flintshire coast when viewed on Google maps.
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People and Places: Cape St. Paul (Ghana) Lighthouse
Built by the Dutch in 1901, the St Paul's Lighthouse is believed to be one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. Its distinctive design sets it apart from the six lighthouses along the coast from Keta to Azim in the Western Region.
The 34-metre (112ft) structure features an octagonal iron skeletal tower, with the upper quarter encased in a metal plate and topped with a gallery and lantern.
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Supervisor's Weekly Note: Mission Point (MI) Lighthouse News (and more)
Mission Point Lighthouse
Ginger Schultz, our amazing Lighthouse manager, has been sorting through all of the upcoming Mission Point Lighthouse Keeper Program applications.
Click here to see more of Old Mission Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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7 Charming Lighthouses in the U.S. You Can Actually Stay At
Lighthouses once played an important role in maritime safety, helping ships navigate hazardous coastlines and find safe passage into harbors.
But with the advance of GPS and other modern technologies, many of these structures have been relegated to the role of helpful backups, and some have been retired.
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Lighthouse fan raised £50,000 for Gurkhas
A man who walked 9,000 miles while visiting lighthouses around Britain's coastline has hit his £50,000 fundraising target, which will fund three earthquake-proof homes in Nepal for Gurkha families.
Jim Morton, 64, served in the Royal Navy in the 1970's and 1980's and, inspired by the Gurkhas he met, he began raising money for The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
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Mediterranean Style Lighthouse Appears in Wuxi China; Pretty but Essential
A part of the Jiangyn Ship Lock Navigation Beacon Renovation Project and with a public day forthcoming, the LED beacon in the 25.97-metre-high photo opportunity can be seen 8-10 kilometres down the Jiangyin section of the Yangtze River
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The U.S. Lighthouse Society wraps up the call for 2024 holiday lighthouse photos
Many thanks to everyone who shared their original photos of their favorite lighthouses all decked out for the holiday season! We had many submissions and love them all!
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