The Gay Head Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard was threatened by years of erosion Precariously perched Gay Head Lighthouse is on the move in Martha’s Vineyard. Fortunately, the move is not a widely ...

The view from the lantern room, above, is spectacular. Today, in addition to its role in preventing groundings, the lighthouse, operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, is seen as an asset in reducing the ...

On March 30, 1894, Heceta Head’s scenic lighthouse began operations. Today, that same lighthouse still illuminates the Oregon Coast. This image, dated 1898, shows Heceta Head Lighthouse not long after ...

For generations, lighthouses have stood as enduring symbols of America's maritime history. They have guided sailors and ...

Sandra Pugh fell in love with lighthouses when she was a child in the 1960s. "We had a girl come and join us [at school] from Bustard Head where she lived," Ms Pugh said. "I just thought it would have ...

The Heceta Head Lighthouse light has been off since March for repairs. It is unclear when it will come back online.

When Beverly Wright, 70, was a child, she played by Gay Head Light on Martha’s Vineyard. As day turned to dusk, she and the local children climbed the clay cliffs to meet by the brick tower. More than ...

The Heceta Head Lighthouse, pictured at sunset in winter 2003. The red-roofed lighthouse perched at the center of a sloping headland is one of the most iconic images on the Oregon coast. Just north of ...

As you pull into the harbor on Bald Head Island, you’re treated to a sight that’s remained unchanged for more than 200 years. The Old Baldy lighthouse has risen over the treetops since it was ...