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The Lighthouse Lowdown

Ahoy sailors! In this podcast we talk about all things Lighthouses - their history, spooky stories, and the things that make them cooler than your average tower.

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Oct. 28, 2024

Episode 64 - Pensacola Lighthouse

Happy Halloween everyone! Today we're covering the spooktacular Pensacola Lighthouse, home of the Blue Angels and spirits of long past...Listen in for the story of how this 40 foot lighthouse became a 150 foot beauty. Liked …
Oct. 14, 2024

Episode 63 - Cape Romain Lighthouses

It is not often that a lighthouse is built to replace an old tower, only for both to remain in service (and not as range lights)! This is the case for the Cape Romain Lighthouses, very different in color, stature, and light …
Sept. 30, 2024

Episode 62 - Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse

Best known for it's annual Christmas lighting ceremony, Cape Neddick Light, or Nubble Lighthouse, sits out of reach of visitors on a tiny island in Maine. Although it can't be visited now, Nubble Light has a rich history of …
Sept. 16, 2024

Episode 61 - Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey

Can't think of anything fun to do next month? Pack up the kids and head to New Jersey! The third weekend of October is the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, where anyone can drive the state shoreline to collect lighthouse,…
Sept. 2, 2024

Episode 60 - Cape Cod Plog

Man, can Vince and I talk! In this lengthy episode, we chat about our trip to Cape Cod from beginning to end. If you're considering visiting the Cape, or just want to hear more about our adventure, listen in! Liked this epis…
Aug. 19, 2024

Episode 59 - Lightships

Also known as lightvessels, lightships are lighthouse's little brothers, guarding areas where lighthouses are not easily built. While there are only around 15 lightships remaining today, the history of these ships stretch ba…