Lighthouse

Beacons, most often situated on a coast, help watercraft avoid disaster while also guiding them to a friendly port. They come in all shapes and sizes, and each has a story to tell. Learn about these iconic sentinels of the sea (and lakes).

Fire Island, New York, United States

Fire Island Lighthouse

"The most important light for transatlantic steamers bound for New York" was almost torn down, if not for it's illuminated community.

Jose Ignacio, Uruguay

Jose Ignacio Light

The Jose Ignacio Lighthouse in coastal Uruguay is a main attraction in this newly popular resort.

Nazare, Portugal

Nazare Light

Perched atop a sixteenth century fort in Portugal, this lighthouse overlooks some of the biggest waves ever surfed in the world.

Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States

East Breakwater Light

This 1892 lighthouse in Minnesota on Lake Superior is the oldest in the state.

Port Clyde, Maine, United States

Marshall Point Light

This light station in Maine was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, and can be spotted in the film "Forrest Gump".

Munising, Michigan, United States

Grand Island East Channel Light

Located on Michigan's "Shipwreck Coast", this lighthouse was saved from destruction by a group of volunteers after serving its Community for more than 50 years.

Holland, Michigan, United States

Holland Harbor Light

Known as "Big Red", this lighthouse on Lake Michigan has been fully automated since 1932.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Pierhead Light

Originating as a fire safety lamp, this beacon has had an adventure of its own.

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

North Mole Light

The North Mole Lighthouse is one of a pair of "twin" lighthouses found at the entrance to Fremantle Harbour in Western Australia.

Outer Banks, North Carolina, United States

Bodie Island Light

The 170-foot structure is one of only a dozen remaining tall, brick tower lighthouses in the United States.

AWA Visted Here

Husavik, Iceland

Húsavik Light

This semicircular-cylindrical light house guards a fishing village in Iceland.

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