Lighthouse

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

Monday, November 9th, 2009

I came to see the light and returned to explore the natural wonder it protected. The red beacon of Bass Harbor Lighthouse sits atop a short white sturdy structure. The strong profile of the light warns of a rocky outcropping formed by lava flows, made bare by nature’s constant seaward battering. The [...]

The first Lighthouse of the New Jersey Shore

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

A cool breeze blows across the beach towards rolling shallow sand dunes. A brilliant sun scatters shards of shimmering light off the Atlantic Ocean. Tall sailing ships cut through the water spraying white sea foam from their bow.
Standing atop a wooden observation deck at Sandy Hook, New Jersey my vision of tall ships and [...]

The Glourious Colors of Autumn: Fall In Maine

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Lush green trees are the canvas upon which the colors of autumn are painted during one of the most beautiful seasons in Maine. Fall in the northeast is spectacular and one of the best places to enjoy the brilliant colors is Maine.
While planning my visit to Maine this Autumn, I discovered some great resources [...]

Lunch, Lobster, and Lighthouses: Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

We stood atop a ledge overlooking the rocks as they where sprayed with frothy white foam created by waves crashing into the sturdy granite. Turning our heads towards land afforded us a spectacular view of a tall white lighthouse. We where excited to be here to enjoy a lobster roll and enjoy the two lights [...]

The Most photographed lighthouse in North America: Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Carefully walking atop a cliff overlooking the oceanfront, I followed my friend towards the ocean. Ascending shallow inclines and rounding rocky bends we walked precariously close to the the edge of the large cliff. My friend from Maine said to me, “wait till you see this”, as we rounded another bend it came into [...]

Beacons of Hope and Safe Harbor: Lighthouses of Maine

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

The low thumping sound of the water lapping against the side of our sailboat as we slid slowly through the calm waters caused my drowsiness as well as calmed my nerves on this important day. Eyes straining from rays of sunlight reflecting off the ocean made the approaching harbor difficult to make out, but [...]

Tybee Island, Georgia: Historic and Relaxing.

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The relaxing and festive Tybee Island, Georgia is only a 20 minute drive from downtown Savannah. With beautiful beaches and a historically significant lighthouse, Tybee is a great place to explore with friends and family. A wall of hot steamy air greeted us as we left the air conditioned airplane at the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. [...]

Favorite Places to Visit: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

Riding my bicycle through the windswept pine trees I casually progressed towards the red and white horizontally striped lighthouse in Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island South Carolina, intent on listening to the man who played the guitar daily under the old oak tree, or to begin an afternoon of crabbing. From a very early [...]