Tag archive for ‘Lighthouse’

  • Lighthouse of the month: Heceta Head Lighthouse

    8/28/10 • (0)

    Two white flashes welcome guests to the historic Heceta Head lighthouse in Florence. The lighthouse was built in 1894 to guide sailors through the 120 miles of darkness and shallow water known as Heceta Banks. What was originally home to lighthouse keepers is now a bed-and-breakfast guests can enjoy year round. With a fully automated …

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  • Lighthouse of the month: Cape Arago Lighthouse

    5/29/10 • (0)

    Located on the Cape Arago Highway south of Charleston, the Cape Arago Lighthouse is no longer functional or accessible to the public. The bridge that once gave access has long since deteriorated, and the solar-powered lights and beacon went permanently dark in January 2006. The lighthouse once was essential to local navigation. It was constructed …

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  • Lighthouse of the month: Cape Blanco

    4/30/10 • (0)

    Located off of U.S. Highway 101, just north of Port Orford at Cape Blanco State Park, the lighthouse is the most southern lighthouse in Oregon as well as the westernmost point in Oregon. Put on your windbreaker. Some people claim it’s the windiest spot in Oregon, too. It is also the highest lighthouse above the …

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