Rawley Point Lighthouse (WI) has been a beacon on Lake Michigan for 130 years
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 Beach State Forest.
Government lighthouses at Rawley Point (also known as Twin River Point and Two Rivers Point) have guided Lake Michigan mariners since 1874, when a brick tower, 85 feet tall, and a two-story attached keeper's dwelling were built.
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Fire breaks out at building next to Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC
A fire broke out at a building next to a lighthouse on North Carolina's Outer Banks Tuesday.
According to the National Park Service, which operates Cape Hatteras National Seashore, smoke was seen inside Bodie Island Double Keeper's Quarters around noon.
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The oldest lighthouse in MA was the first in the country. Here's where it is
The oldest lighthouse in Massachusetts is over 300 years old.
When the Massachusetts Bay Colony was first founded in 1630, the Puritans struggled from a scarcity of necessary survival goods which lead them to trade. Quite a bit of trade.
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'It's in my blood': Volunteer's family ties to Amelia Island Lighthouse (FL) go back 185 years
The Amelia Island Lighthouse, Florida's oldest, is just 67 feet tall, far shorter than most of the state's major lighthouses. But it gains in stature by its position atop the island's highest point, a bluff 60 feet above sea level and three-quarters of a mile from the ocean.
It's been a constant in the life of Tom Sintes, 67, who, wearing a crisp blue U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform, is one of the volunteers who watch over the tower and provide tours and stories to visitors.
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Webcam on 'Little Red' lighthouse in Alpena, MI, gives live view of Lake Huron
A new weather camera on this iconic Norther Michigan lighthouse provides a live view of Lake Huron from anywhere.
Affectionately known as "Little Red," the 111-year-old light stands at the mouth of Thunder Bay River.
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Step back in time while visiting the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, FL
Have you ever climbed to the of the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse? It's a view like none other.
The lighthouse has been a beacon of light for the town since 1860, helping boaters safely navigate South Florida's waters.
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Thridrangar-One Of The Most Dramatic And Remote Lighthouses In The Entire World
Famously known as one of the loneliest places in the world, Thridrangar is a breathtaking, hand built lighthouse located off the coast of Iceland's Westman Islands atop a gigantic rock.
For a long time, the only imaginable way to access the lighthouse was to scale the 120-foot-high rock.
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Three Things: 2025 predictions, Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (OR) Restoration & state park fees
As we turn the calendar to 2025, various websites and news organizations publish their annual predictions.
This isn't exactly a Philomath story but many of us enjoy the coast with Newport less than an hour down the highway.
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Umpqua River Lighthouse (OR) gift shop assistant needed
Douglas County is hiring a lighthouse gift shop assistant. You'd be working a the beautiful Umpqua River Lighthouse in Winchester Bay.
It's an on-call position with no consistent schedule or guaranteed hours, so this may be perfect for someone who's retired.
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Restaurant proposals sought for Gibbs Hills Lighthouse, Bermuda
Restaurateurs and business people have been invited to submit proposals to operate an eatery at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.
A notice on the Government's procurement website said that the Ministry of Public Works planned to lease the facility in Southhampton for a minimum period of five years, subject to break and renewal options.
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