Articles related to "Lighthouse"

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was begun by Ptolemy in the Third Century BC and completed by his son, Ptolemy Philadelphos, on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt.

The Sambro Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1758 near the shipping entrance to Halifax, guiding vessels through the perilous rocks and shoals of the Sambro Ledges.

According to accounts Connecticut's New London Ledge Lighthouse's haunter is believed to have killed himself. Since the tragedy, there have been paranormal phenomena.

On June 5, 1999, a huge crowd gathered to watch the moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new location.

Lighthouses throughout the coast of Washington are loaded with charm, history and iconic architecture. Join in the interest by visiting these popular five.

Long before radar, sonar or GPS, lighthouses provided direction and safety for mariners. Today five historic Northwest Florida towers are also great Florida attractions.

Although the island had a reputation of being haunted, the official verdict was that the men were swept away by an enormous wave caused by a fierce storm. Were they?

Spend a memorable visit in a Michigan lighthouse inn or bed and breakfast. Opportunities vary from romantic retreats to volunteer work for lodging, for one night or week.

Museum interns can explore their love of the sea while earning college credit.

Apart from the great pyramids, the Lighthouse at Alexandria was the longest-lasting of all the ancient wonders, a grand beacon at the Alexandrian harbor.

Despite a raging New England gale blasting the lighthouses at Matinicus Rock with mountainous seas, 17-year-old Abbie Burgess never faltered. The twin lights burned.

Serving as a marine signal on the Great Lakes since the 1808, the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse in Toronto is the site of an unsolved mystery.

Make a stop at this historical landmark building and experience spectacular views of turquoise blue waters.

North Carolina has eight lighthouses offering insight to the NC coast's past and present. Be sure to take some to visit these beautiful locations.

A lavish country house hotel, an island paradise, accommodation in an historic tower and a stay in a lighthouse are just some of the unique places to sample in Scotland.

Kelley's Island, Put-in-Bay, Cedar Point and Sandusky Bay are all visible from Marblehead peninsula on the northern shore of Ohio's 74th State Park.

Like many of the coastal states, South Carolina is the site of numerous lighthouses. Take some time to visit the historic locations and learn their stories and secrets.

Visiting along Georgia's coastline offers many great adventures. One such activity is touring the site of the historic and helpful lighthouses.

Year-round, picturesque and proud lighthouses draw visitors and guide boats. A tour to honor them is an inexpensive way to enjoy the southern Rhode Island coast.

Lighthouses are visible beacons of maritime history along the coasts of Québec, and many of them offer interesting ways to experience the old way of life along the sea.

Nova Scotia's Lighthouse Route hides picturesque coastlines and a sea-faring history. Relax, hike, and eat on this easy trip to Peggy's Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg.

Virginia Woolf creates an elegantly symmetrical framework in her 1927 novel To the Lighthouse.

The vast coastal marshes provide visitors abundant opportunities for birdwatching. This refuge encompasses over 68,000 acres on the Apalachee Bay/Gulf Coast of Florida.

If you've ever wanted to own your own waterfront property, complete with a lighthouse, here's your chance. Historic light stations are being donated across America.

Great Lakes lighthouses were built in quick succession to meet the safety needs of the growing maritime traffic on the Great Lakes.

Year-round, picturesque and proud lighthouses draw visitors and guide boats. A tour to honor them is an inexpensive way to enjoy this part of the Connecticut coast.

Romance and danger surround them as they stand upon the dunes, for three centuries now, ready to guide a passing ship from diseaster or a wearied traveler home.

Mention lighthouses and North Carolina and images of the Cape Hatteras' spiraling black and white come to mind. Here are the state's other beacons.

The short section of coast from Sunderland to the mouth of the Tyne is made up of tall cliffs that look out onto a series of sea stacks and craggy, wave-sculpted arches.

The Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet, British Columbia, lives up to its name with spectacular views of Barkley Sound, rocky shores, and ancient rainforest.

Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!

Sail past 10 lighthouses, water views, historic sites and under the Newport Bridge on this 90-minute narrated cruise aboard New England's largest sightseeing catamaran

Famous lighthouse keeper saved up to twenty-five lives in waters off Newport, Rhode Island; meets President Grant

Volunteer vacations in Michigan allow guests to spend a week as a lighthouse keeper, sleep in a lighthouse and help teach others about the Great Lakes region.

Martha's Vineyard is located seven miles off the southeast coast of Massachusetts and named for Bartholomew Gosnold's daughter and for the grapes that grow on the island.

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's most interesting and picturesque provinces, with its fishing villages, rocky shores, and especially the lighthouses.

Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.

In "To the Lighthouse," Virgina Woolf does not even appear as a character. She explains herself only through the eyes of others.

An historical seacrossing of the 15th century feared by seafarers for it's dangerous coastline and rough seas.

After serving England's Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, Radelmüller moves to Canada.

North of San Simeon, California along Pacific Coast Highway, hundreds of elephant seals cover the Piedras Blancas beach in January and February.

Two soldiers apparently killed John Paul Radelmüller on a January night in 1815, but they were never convicted, and the circumstances of the murder were never revealed.

Tucked away In a remote corner of Nova Scotia, Canada, Cape d'Or offers visitors stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and its unique Dory Rips.

A two and a half hour drive from Cape Town leads one to the southernmost tip of Africa and the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at majestic Cape L'Agulhas.

The lighthouse on Cap-de-Bon-Désir east of Tadoussac is part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park and stands close to a beach where whales can be watched from land.

Ontario is home to many old buildings, historical sites, and battlefields. Some of these are believed to be haunted by ghosts, and other supernatural occurrences.

During his career as an architect, Daniel Asher Alexander built a plethora of public buildings, many of which are still in use today.

Scotland is famous for its Lochs, Mountains and Bagpipes- though John O' Groats boasts none of these it offers an alien beauty which far surpasses its tacky reputation.

Situated about midway along the north shore of Lake Erie, Port Burwell is a hidden gem that is still relatively undiscovered by the masses.

A number of human tragedies have occurred on Lady Elliot Island, a coral island on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. From these tragedies ghosts may now inhabit the island.