A lighthouse admired from any distance is akin to delving into a book and absorbing every page and chapter synchronously. For the plot of the lighthouse story is steeped in seaborne triumphs and …
Exploring
Visit a Lighthouse, but Explore too!
A visit to a lighthouse is always a lot of fun, but don't forget to make time to explore the surroundings of a lighthouse. The lighthouse presides over a beautiful natural realm replete with …
Climb to the Top During Maine Open Lighthouse Day
Maine’s lighthouses have a long and fascinating history as guardians of a rugged and unforgiving coastline. For over two centuries, these sentinels have stood strong against raging storms, remained …
Moose Peak Light to Welcome Visitors on Maine Open Lighthouse Day
For the first time in the eleven year history of Maine Open Lighthouse Day, Moose Peak Light will be welcoming visitors to Mistake Island, which is located about five miles southeast of …
Ride Upon the Shoulders of the Wind to Halfway Rock Light
For many lighthouse enthusiasts and aficionados of maritime history, Halfway Rock has long proven to be one of Maine’s most elusive sentinels to view up close. The 1871 beacon is situated on a barren …
Just Wow – 19 Maine Lighthouses in One Day!
When it comes to seeing a bunch of Maine lighthouses by boat, no one shows you more in one day than the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. And not just lighthouses, but fascinating marine life, seabirds, …