A lighthouse is often summoned in history by a devastating storm, and this was true as well for Split Rock Lighthouse. Perched on the edge of a 130 ft cliff, the light is one of the most photographed in the US. Enjoyed the e…
The way to a lighthouse on the narrowest point between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron was a long one, and ended with two lighthouses instead of one! Listen in for the story of the 1890 castle-esque Old Mackinac Point Lighthous…
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to our followers! Each lighthouse celebrates this season differently, so we're bringing you a festive Christmas tradition from three different lighthouses that we've covered this year. Ente…
Hello everyone! We are just popping in to give a reminder about our current giveaway - listen in to find out how to enter to win a Lighthouse Lowdown Stanley cup!
GIVEAWAY EPISODE! Curious as to why they would name a cape and subsequent lighthouse this way? The truth will not...disappoint. Listen in for the story of a lighthouse (and land) that caused a lot of trouble for maritime cre…
Yes, plural! In this episode we cover a set of very different but equally stunning range lights on the Grand Haven South Pier. Listen in for how a foghorn building became a lighthouse, some incredible uses for reinforced con…
St. Augustine Lighthouse is an often-photographed tower that is visually very similar in appearance to Cape Hatteras Light, aside from its bright red lantern room. The designs for this light are virtually identical to Bodie …
Ready to spook your socks off?! In this episode we cover the history of Marquette Harbor Light, a bright red integral lighthouse that has had its fair share of death, drama, and transformations! In a special twist, the secon…
Ever wonder what Where's Waldo would look like as a lighthouse? Well, look no further! This adorable light tower is the only candy-striped lighthouse in the US and is also the furthest east point in the country as well. A fa…
If you've watched the movie Forrest Gump, then you've seen this lighthouse! We would definitely recommend seeing it in person though, on account of its beautiful walkway, granite base, and killer keeper's cottage. Listen in …
People say that if you were to visit one lighthouse in your life, Montauk Point would be the one to go to! Decorated with a beautiful main gallery railing and bold red stripe, Montauk Point Lighthouse has survived nearly 227…
Sanibel Island Lighthouse is the first skeleton lighthouse that we've covered, and is known for shelling, the "Sanibel Stoop", and a story of resilience. The lighthouse in its deconstructed form once rested on the ocean floo…
We are bringing you another listener lighthouse this Monday and are once again headed over to California to look at Point Arena Light! This tower had a drastic makeover to acclimate it to its environmental conditions, as wel…
Happy National Lighthouse Day! Snake Island Lighthouse (Ukraine) is built on land with an incredible ancient history dating back to 5th century BC and is also making history today. Listen in for the story of the transmission…
If you have a fear of snakes, steer clear of this episode because we do a deep dive into the inhabitants of Snake Island, and how they may have offed the keepers that used to man it's lighthouse. Please check out our new web…
DISCLAIMER: This episode is very light on lighthouse information - if you enjoy listening to friends chat over some lighthouse themed beverages, this is the episode for you!Listen in and learn more (maybe too much) about you…
Ahoy sailors! We are back from our trip around the world to bring you another international subject. What do you get when you combine hikers and lighthouses? O Camiño dos Faros, or The Lighthouse Way! This trek along the coa…
Next stop in our international travel is Japan to visit the Nomazaki Lighthouse or Noma Lighthouse! Lighthouses in Japan are relatively young compared to other countries and heavily influenced by Scottish lighthouse design. …
Sweden is home to many fascinating and historical sights, including Landsorts Fyr, the lighthouse of Öja Island. This is the oldest lighthouse in Sweden made by Swedish hands, and the second oldest lighthouse in the country!…
The name alone strikes fear into the hearts of those that hear it, but the lighthouse was just an unwilling victim of the dark stories behind this island and its past inhabitants. Listen in for stories of fire, murder, a jai…
Also known as Trinity Buoy Wharf Light, this lighthouse is the only one in London! Surrounded inside and out by strange and goofy attractions, the Blackwall Lighthouse has connections to a famous chemist, 1000-year-long musi…
This lighthouse may ring a bell when you see it, as it's graced the cover of books, license plates, and chip bags! This episode actually goes through eight different lighthouses, leading up to the current red and white Nause…
Welcome to our first Spanish lighthouse, which happens to be the last lighthouse built in Cantabria, Spain. Faro de Ajo, or Garlic Lighthouse, flew under the radar for most of its existence until one very controversial event…
This lighthouse has to be seen to be believed! Perched on the teeniest and most precarious piece of rock, this Greek lighthouse was rebuilt as homage to a lost....well, you'll just have to listen in! Follow this link to chec…
