The Lighthouse Observer

06/21/2022

We went down to Cape Neddick.(The Nubble) Lighthouse today, June 21, 2022 to fly and grab some photos and video to share. Here are a few of the photos we got. The video will be shared after editing to shorten it a bit.

10/07/2021

Put together some photos of The Nubble taken with a drone to share with you. Enjoy!

07/05/2021

This video was done at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse on June 29,2021. This is the first video we've done at a lighthouse so look for us to get better at it. The sun was very bright and low in the sky which did make doing this video more difficult. Enjoy!!!

07/05/2021

2020 wasn't good for us to get you videos and photos at lighthouses. Well now, this year will be different and we spent our time learning to fly drones so we'll be offering videos and photos of lighthouses from the air when we can. Today is our first effort at that showcasing a video done at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse on June 29, 2021. Enjoy!

11/03/2019

Sunrise at Pemaquid Point

09/29/2019

These photos show the sun rising behind Cape Neddick (Nubble) Lighthouse Sunday, September 28, 2019. Even though there were clouds in the sky, seeing the sun rise behind the island was a magnificent experience, helped by a cup of hot coffee of course.

09/21/2019

08/21/2019

Save Maine Lighthouses Today!

If you live in Maine please consider pre-ordering this lighthouse license plate. Just my thoughts here; as many beautiful lighthouses as are located in Maine it will be a shame for this license plate to be unavailable. Do it now, the deadline to make this license plate happen is very soon.

This preservation effort might not happen unless you pre-order your plate before the end of this month.

07/21/2019

There's something special about being at a lighthouse at night. These photos were taken early night at in Virginia. Enjoy!

07/13/2019

Tried doing this as a live video but the network connection wouldn't cooperate. This is Old Point Comfort Lighthouse.

07/13/2019

At New Point Comfort Lighthouse in Matthews County, Virginia

11/05/2018

A sunrise photo taken recently at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.

09/04/2018

Roy Harper on Twitter

Maine Open Lighthouse Day is September 8, 2018. More than 20 lighthouses will be open to climb, some which are rarely open to climb. Don't miss the chance.

“Great chance to climb a More than 20 will be open.”

08/31/2018

The photo is the east tower of Two Lights at Cape Elizabeth.

08/03/2018

Took a ride down to The Nubble today. Great mid-summer weather with clear blue skies.

06/14/2018

Someone vandalized iconic Cape Hatteras lighthouse. Do you know who, or what, SEF is?

The that is pictured in the header of this Page, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, was recently vandalized. Disappointment doesn't begin to describe how this makes this lighthouse enthusiast feel!

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was vandalized, the National Park Service said on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Someone carved letters into the bronze door of the lighthouse.

03/15/2018

As you can see by the date, this is an older photo of located on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. At the time my good friend Frank McIntyre had advised me digital photography wasn't on par with film photography so I was still using film. I remember the day well, going down to get some photos and enjoying a relaxing day visiting the Outer Banks.

02/18/2018

The Lighthouse Observer's cover photo

01/12/2018

Lighthouse is part of a century of Isle au Haut history

The link is to a great read about which sits off the coast of .

An iconic image of the Maine coast, lighthouses once warned ships of rocky shorelines and helped with navigation. Now they attract tourists and local residents as symbols of a town’s history. But as they age, lighthouses require costly repairs and, overseen by the State Office of Historical Preser...

12/29/2017

Port Isabel Lighthouse Restoration Complete

Lighthouse restoration is exciting stuff to this . The is reopening to those wishing to climb her. The scheduled date is January 2, 2018, just days away.

Visitors to The Port Isabel Lighthouse will have to wait less than a week to go to the top.

11/10/2017

Montauk Lighthouse To Be Illuminated Once Again For Holidays

If you’ve never been to an evening lighting event celebrating the holiday season, here is a great opportunity to do so. will be holding a lighthouse lighting event which will be lots of fun for any lighthouse enthusiast. Check out the article for dates, times & to learn all to be offered at the event.

The beloved annual Lighthouse lighting is back! Here's a full roundup of all the great holiday happenings in Montauk this season.

10/23/2017

Can you visit all of NJ's lighthouses in just two days?

I can tell you from having done lighthouse challenges, they are tons of fun! This weekend coming the annual Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey takes place. The challenge? Visit all 11 in two days. One major attraction is opportunity to climb a at night. Sounds fun to me!

ATLANTIC CITY — Nine historical sites in South Jersey are in this weekend’s Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey.

08/25/2017

25 Maine Lighthouses Will Be Open And Free To The Public On September 9th

This year 25 will be open to tourists for climbing on . I've watched as the event gets bigger and better each year. Some of the open to climb are only open on Maine Open Lighthouse Day, so if you've been anxious to climb one on the list, this is your perfect chance to do so.

The Coast Guard, Maine’s tourism wing, and the American Lighthouse Foundation are sponsoring the visits.

08/07/2017

To everywhere, from me to you. The featured lighthouse for those who may not be familiar is located in . More photos can be found of the lighthouse in past photo albums on this Page.

06/04/2017

Pigeon Point Lighthouse restoration gains new momentum

Seeing any lighthouse in the state of disrepair Pigeon Point Lighthouse is currently is disappointing to me. Hopefully monies will be appropriated by the state of California or raised by a preservation group to move forward on what are desperately needed repairs.

The 1871-era building, crumbling and closed to the public, received support as top state officials met to approve a new general plan for Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park.

05/16/2017

Okay fellow , I WAS NOT DRUNK. I WAS NOT smoking any wacky w**d. I was talking, rambling on about how beautiful it is at . It was my 1st attempt doing FB Live using my iPad tethered to my phone. I mucked it up. I will learn and do it right going forward. My goal, my wish, is for you to be there with me, in the moment I'm living it, so you are better able to appreciate the majesty of . Regardless, I hope you enjoy these FB Live episodes! Thanks for being here!!!

05/16/2017

Doing A Lighthouse!!!

03/28/2017

Amelia Island Lighthouse goes dark due to lens malfunction

, the oldest of active , has gone dark due to a malfunction in the . There are plans to have a lampist look at the lens to see what is needed for repair.

Since the early 1800s, the Amelia Island Lighthouse has provided a beacon for vessels, and a history lesson for those far and wide. Today, it sits dark.

03/20/2017

Ashland lighthouse has new mission as weather station

will have an added mission soon. Located on in , the will be used to monitor weather and water quality.

Having celebrated its centennial last year, the lighthouse that serves as a beacon on Chequamegon Bay is ready for a new job, though it still plans to keep the lights on.The Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, as it is officially known, began service as an aid to navigation in 1916. It became automated...

03/17/2017

Presque Isle Lighthouse improvements scheduled

When people think of , one thing I feel certain of is isn't the first thing that comes to mind. However, Pennsylvania is home to which sits on . The attached article talks about some modest improvements at the lighthouse, as well as opening Presque Isle Lighthouse 7 days a week this year. Also, there are some really good pictures with the article.

Tourist draw needs more volunteers in order to be open to the public more days this summer.

03/10/2017

Ferry trip offers waterfront views of 32 Lake Michigan lighthouses

, here is a wonderful opportunity to see 32 in five days!

There are 80 spots available for the trip, which takes place in the northern part of Lake Michigan June 5-9.