Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

Maine is loaded with lighthouses, with many of the best right around the vicinity of Portland. Here is a look at the closest ...

Perched on a 120-foot cliff over Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota has attracted tourists since its construction in 1910. It is one of the most visited and popular ...

Portland Head Light in southern Maine is the oldest lighthouse in America. Some may argue that but let me state my case. This ...

Nine years ago, I was thrilled to introduce the Appalachian Mountain Club’s brand new guide book, “Best Day Hikes Along the ...

Kennebunkport is a coastal town in southern Maine with gorgeous beaches, a rustic stone church dating back to 1892, a quintessential Maine lighthouse ... newspaper print accents and more).

Everybody loves Maine. Some folks love it so much ... Apparently, it’s not easy to leave, either. This c.1857 lighthouse is crawling with ghosts, or so the stories suggest.

According to the National Park Service’s website, 779 lighthouses remain standing across the United States. Though many say ...

Maine artist Robert Shetterly's renowned collection of portraits will be on display at the Bates Mill for a month, starting ...

I often get asked this because Bar Harbor is pretty far up the Maine ... so map them out carefully based on your plans to ...

A rare glimpse into the working world of the teams who keep the lights on in 208 lighthouses round the coast of Scotland and the Isle of Man. Show more A rare look into the working world of the ...

At the eastern end of South Portland’s popular 5.6-mile Greenbelt Walkway sits the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, also known as “Bug Light” owing to its small size.Courtesy of Denise ...