Volusia's only lighthouse, Ponce Inlet, FL, offers family fun on special day
From the outside looking in, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque symbols of Volusia County.
But from the inside looking out, it's a much different perspective. Views from the top of Florida's tallest lighthouse, at 175 feet, show the interaction between the salty Atlantic Ocean and brackish Intracoastal Waterway.
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Lewes officials explore options to preserve Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, DE
The future of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: community leaders want to preserve the historic landmark.
Members of the Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission recently reviewed a proposal from the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation to relocate the lighthouse from the deteriorating Delaware Breakwater before erosion threatens the structure.
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Have you done the 'Forest Gump Run' at the Marshall Point Lighthouse, ME
Should you find yourself in Port Clyde, Maine this summer, you might want to give this a try.
The other day, while channel surfing and enjoying the air conditioning during our recent heat wave, I landed on the classic Tom Hanks movie Forrest Gump.
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Poverty Island Lighthouse, MI: 'America's Most Endangered Lighthouse'
Surrounded by the waters of Lake Michigan and separated from the mainland by miles of open water, the Poverty Island Lighthouse has stood as a silent guardian for more than a century.
Once guiding ships through the Poverty Island passage, the abandoned lighthouse now remains as a reminder of the of the island's maritime history, mysteries and uncertain future.
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New Lorain Lighthouse, OH, camera helps save boaters caught in rough waters
The Lorain County Visitors Bureau purchased a new livestream camera that was installed on the Lorain Lighthouse and is being lauded for saving boaters who were in danger as they ran into trouble on the water.
"Our new camera, by the way, has already saved lives," said Commissioner Jeff Riddell at a recent commission board meeting.
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A man bought the Hooper Island Lighthouse, MD, for $192,000 and turned its 1900s ruins into a superstructure: "I started getting obsessed"
His commitment to preserving historic landmarks led him to take on the restoration of a century-old lighthouse standing in the Chesapeake Bay off the coast of Maryland.
The project, led by Richard Cuce, aims to save neglected maritime structures from decay and give them new life as destinations for visitors, students, and environmental education programs.
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Santa is coming to Cape May Lighthouse, NJ, this weekend for a Christmas in July celebration
The sand, the surf, and the beautiful views! The countdown is on for Santa to trade in his winter boots for some flip-flops and enjoy summer at the Jersey Shore.
It's Christmas in July at the Cape May Lighthouse! So, if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, join in on the celebration.
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Visit Ontario's historic lighthouses
Ontario's iconic lighthouses hold both a timeless nautical charm and a significant historical legacy of Canada's maritime past.
Prior to railways and roads, Ontario's lakes and rivers served as the first highways, transporting people, goods and lumber
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Trinty House taps Norwegian builder for new lighthouse tenders
British maritime safety and welfare organisation Trinity House has selected Norwegian shipbuilder Vard for the construction of two multi-function buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessels.
The value of contract for the two vessels exceeds €220 million (US $250 million). Vard was awarded the contract following a public tender.
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Nova Scotia's scenic lighthouse routes: A list
Nova Scotia is famous for its stunning coastline and historic lighthouses.
The province's lighthouse routes are a unique way to explore these maritime beacons.
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