FOND DU LAC – "Besides being the symbol of the city, (the lighthouse) offers beauty, charm and authenticity, and is a place from which to see the sights of Fond du Lac," the Fond du Lac Reporter ...

Oh, one other fun fact: The Turkey Point Lighthouse was the setting for a 1997 film directed by — and starring — Clint Eastwood. One scene shows bad guys shoving Laura Linney’s car off the cliff. It’s ...

Lighthouses have provided safety for ships, boats and virtually all watercraft for ages. Today, they still help mariners reach their ports even with new and modern equipment such as GPS and detailed ...

There is no better symbol of life on the coast than that of the lighthouse. Originally built to serve as beacons guiding ships safely to shore, these towers are now reminders of a bygone era — a time ...

Our country’s history of helping sailors navigate North American waters dates all the way back to 1673, when, according to the United States Lighthouse Society, a beacon was hoisted in Nantasket (now ...

When architect Lee Skolnick thinks about the future of Cedar Island Lighthouse, he envisions a museum with exhibits that highlight its unique maritime history. The lighthouse, which was built in 1868 ...

Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state, and these shoreline sentinels have long captured our imaginations. They were often the lonely witnesses to shipwrecks, accidents, and the worst ...

Strategically placed along the waterways surrounding New York City to warn of aquatic hazards, a collection of lighthouses ushers ships into New York Harbor, lighting the way for a safe passage into ...

CAMERON PARISH, La. — The Sabine Pass Lighthouse will be lit up Friday and Saturday night for the first time in nearly 70 years. Tonight and Saturday night the lighthouse will be lit using an LED ...