Monday, May 30, 2011
A Lighthouse a Day, May 26
Today's Lighthouse is Raspberry Island Lighthouse on Raspberry Island in the Apostle Islands National Seashore of Wisconsin
A Lighthouse a Day, May 25
Today's Lighthouse is Point Iroquois Lighthouse in the Hiawatha National Forest, MI
Friday, May 27, 2011
The Yankees and some Lighthouses (NYC Part 1)
In September Mike and I went to our annual Yankees game, which unfortunately they lost and worst of all to the Red Sox. The game was on a Friday night so we decided to plan a little weekend trip to see some of the lighthouses in the New York City area. We ended up staying on Long Island and we saw five lighthouses in one weekend. (Side note: DON'T take the Long Island Railroad to the Bronx, drive to the game instead!)
Of course some of the lighthouses that we saw were better than others, but it was fun to see such a variety. Instead of including all of the lighthouses into one post, that would be way too long, we are going to do the same thing that we did for the Outer Banks' posts and have multiple parts.
The first lighthouse that we saw will be broken up into three posts, this one, climbing and views from the beach near the lighthouse. If you are staying on Long Island and you want to see some lighthouses, we would recommend that you visit Montauk Point Lighthouse. Lighthouse Friends even says that if you can only visit one lighthouse, this would be the lighthouse to visit.
Montauk Point got its name from the Montauket Indians and apparently the land was so important and dangerous that President George Washington ordered that the lighthouse be built there on Turtle Hill. (It's said that the hill reminded European settlers of a turtle's back, thus, the name). Also as the following photo points out, Montauk Lighthouse was the first lighthouse constructed in New York state.
The lighthouse's tower was originally 78 feet tall, however, after undergoing two changes the tower now stands at 110 feet tall. The lighthouse is made out of red Connecticut sandstone and the tower was originally painted all white and the reddish-brown band around the middle was added later.
Here are some shots from around the lighthouse:
Of course some of the lighthouses that we saw were better than others, but it was fun to see such a variety. Instead of including all of the lighthouses into one post, that would be way too long, we are going to do the same thing that we did for the Outer Banks' posts and have multiple parts.
The first lighthouse that we saw will be broken up into three posts, this one, climbing and views from the beach near the lighthouse. If you are staying on Long Island and you want to see some lighthouses, we would recommend that you visit Montauk Point Lighthouse. Lighthouse Friends even says that if you can only visit one lighthouse, this would be the lighthouse to visit.
Montauk Point got its name from the Montauket Indians and apparently the land was so important and dangerous that President George Washington ordered that the lighthouse be built there on Turtle Hill. (It's said that the hill reminded European settlers of a turtle's back, thus, the name). Also as the following photo points out, Montauk Lighthouse was the first lighthouse constructed in New York state.
The lighthouse's tower was originally 78 feet tall, however, after undergoing two changes the tower now stands at 110 feet tall. The lighthouse is made out of red Connecticut sandstone and the tower was originally painted all white and the reddish-brown band around the middle was added later.
Here are some shots from around the lighthouse:
The lighthouse's shadow
The fog signal house
We actually got a video of the fog signal going off since it was a little bit foggy that day. Here it is:
Hopefully you are ready for more to come about Montauk Point Lighthouse!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
A Lighthouse a Day, May 24
Today's Lighthouse is Pemaquid Point Lighthouse near Bristol, ME
Love those rocks leading to the ocean!
Love those rocks leading to the ocean!
A Lighthouse a Day, May 23
Today's Lighthouse is Lighthouse Landing Marina in Grand Rivers, KY
Never knew Kentucky had any lighthouses, it's not even on LighthouseFriends...
Never knew Kentucky had any lighthouses, it's not even on LighthouseFriends...
A Lighthouse a Day, May 21 & 22
Today's Lighthouse is Barcelona Lighthouse near Westfield, NY
This one always seems to have the same picture, :(
This one always seems to have the same picture, :(
A Lighthouse a Day, May 20
Today's Lighthouse is Presque Isle Lighthouse on the Presque Isle Peninsula near Erie, PA
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
A Lighthouse a Day, May 17
Today's Lighthouse is Peninsula Point Lighthouse located on Michigan's Upper-Peninsula
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
A Lighthouse a Day, May 16
Today's Lighthouse is Tibbetts Point Lighthouse near Cape Vincent, NY
Choppy lake water!
Choppy lake water!
A Lighthouse a Day, May 14 & 15
Today's Lighthouse is Old Presque Isle Lighthouse on Presque Isle, MI (the lower one)
Too many Presque Isles too keep track of.
Too many Presque Isles too keep track of.
A Lighthouse a Day, May 13
Today's Lighthouse is Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse near Barker, NY
Looks like Maine, just Lake Ontario though
Looks like Maine, just Lake Ontario though
Sunday, May 15, 2011
A Lighthouse a Day, May 5
Today's Lighthouse is Presque Isle Lighthouse on the Presque Isle Peninsula near Erie, PA
A Lighthouse a Day, May 6
Today's Lighthouse is Fort Niagara Lighthouse in Youngstown, NY
Two in a row we've seen.
Two in a row we've seen.
A Lighthouse a Day, May 7 & 8
Today's Lighthouse is Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse near Barker, NY
Make it three in a row!!!
Make it three in a row!!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
A Lighthouse a Day, May 11
Today's Lighthouse is Round Island Lighthouse on Round Island near Mackinaw City, MI
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