SEACOAST LIGHTHOUSES

The Portsmouth Herald logo is up for sale. The US Coast Guard has no more use for Whaleback Light that stands in the middle of Portsmouth Harbor on the Kittery side. Lighthouse must be taken as is – and it’s going to cost a bundle to maintain.

Burlington, VT
Est 1857, present towers built in 2003

A lighthouse in Vermont? The latest additions to the lighthouses of New England’s "West Coast," these historic reproductions add interest to Burlington, Vermont’s vibrant waterfront.

Jeremy’s Lighthouse Guide #64

SCENIC SEACOAST

Three quarters of mile through poison ivy, angry gulls, rocks and bracken. And yet one of the most beautiful treks in the Seacoast. Privately owned and lovingly maintained by volunteers, this is the Isles of Shoals as it has been for centuries, perhaps millennia. We are there now. Come visit.

Off Hyannis, MA
Est. 1858, Demolished 1952

It is gone now, irreparably damaged by a storm in 1935. But it remains known for its famous manager. Captain Charles H. Hinckley was known as the shortest lighthouse keeper in the world.

Jeremy’s Lighthouse Guide #63

SEACOAST BY BIKE 

Here’s why it is a very big deal for the seacoast region to officially declare itself "bicycle friendly". Just taking the pledge, even with no money or changes to the status quo, is the first step toward making a big difference in tourism and environmental issues.

Boston, Massachusetts

If you’ve taken a sightseeing cruise in Boston Harbor, you noticed this slender white tower poking out above the trees on the northern end of Long Island. The present lighthouse is the fourth built at the harbor’s second oldest light station.

Jeremy’s Lighthouse Guide #62

SEACOAST TRAVEL

A quick tip for travel planners who want to know what’s what and where’s where in Seacoast NH and South Coastal Maine. This original map includes all key roads, waterways and maritime points of interest. And you won’t find this on Google Maps or Mapquest.

Ipswich, MA
Built 1837

What follows is the story of a daring 1839 rescue in a fierce storm. Some were saved. Some died. A century later drifting sand was so high that ligthouse keepers had to enter through a window.

East Providence, RI
Est. 1872, destroyed 1968.

It was the sight of a daring rescue and a lighthouse island wedding. The keeper and his wife raised their children inside this square squat structure. But this is one you cannot visit as it no longer shines.

Jeremy’s Lighthouse Guide #60

SCENIC WALKS
Kittery. Maine

With the exception of Odiorne Point in Rye, this is the region’s largest and most scenic and diverse area to wander. The WWII era cement forts are crumbling, but the seaside path is spectacular for its rocky shore. More amazingly, these photos were taken in January.