Want to stay in a lighthouse? These 10 unforgettable lighthouse accommodations across the U.S. range from rustic to luxurious ...

Tanned bodies may catch the eye at the beach, but few seaside attractions capture the heart quite like lighthouses. “Lighthouses are to America what castles are to Europe,” said James Hyland, ...

The U.S. Postal Service continues its popular series of lighthouse stamps by artist Howard Koslow with the 2009 issuance of five Gulf Coast Lighthouses stamps: Matagorda Island, TX; Sabine Pass, LA; ...

Once crucial to navigation, lighthouses now stand as cultural markers linking past and present along the nation’s shores. National Lighthouse Day guides the way, honoring coastal icons across the ...

In 1857, the first federal lighthouse on the Oregon coast lit up - a shining beacon for ships at the mouth of the Umpqua River. Four years later, it collapsed into the river. It wasn't a great start ...

Peering out from rugged cliffs and evergreen forests, more than 60 lighthouses dot Maine's Atlantic coast—and while today they may serve a purpose more aesthetic than practical, a strong preservation ...

Lighthouses have exchanged their once-crucial role in shipping and American coastal security for a new one as maritime monuments. A new book, “Lighthouses of America” (Welcome Books, $19.95) by former ...

A coastal landmark is not at risk of imminently falling into the sea despite work starting to relocate the car park next door ...

North Carolina’s seven lighthouses that once protected sailors from the dangerous coastline now serve as landmarks and destinations for residents and visitors. Aug. 7 is National Lighthouse Day, and ...

Nonprofits are currently seeking volunteers at Michigan lighthouses across the Great Lakes. Here's how to get involved.

Peering out from rugged cliffs and evergreen forests, more than 60 lighthouses dot Maine's Atlantic coast—and while today they may serve a purpose more aesthetic than practical, a strong preservation ...