The Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove marks its 170th anniversary with a day of festivities and historical activities.

The Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum offers the opportunity to learn more about the history of the lighthouse an ...

Head to Florida's tallest lighthouse, brimming with history, to complement your vacation with panoramic views of the ...

Weekend entertainment includes the Cirque Italia Water Circus, a new album from jazz artist Leon Anderson and the Wildlife ...

A fresnel light (pronounced frəˈnel) has a stairsteped lens that varies the spread of the beam. Frenel is named after Augustin-Jean Fresnel, who invented it for use in lighthouses. Focusing a fresnel ...

These 11 stunning California lighthouses are so picturesque, they feel straight out of a dream! Perched on the tip of the Marin Headlands like a maritime exclamation point, Point Bonita Lighthouse is ...

POSE Lamp collection creates a striking balance between form and function. It is adjustable and offers a focused and bright ...

Speaking of impressive, let’s talk about that view. Behold the lighthouse’s crown jewel: a Fresnel lens that’s part scientific marvel, part work of art. It’s the disco ball of maritime safety! Photo ...

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in 2025. Photo by Joy Crist By James D. “Keeper James” CharletNorth Carolina’s iconic Outer Banks are famous for numerous things – most are nationally famous, ...

Florida's tallest lighthouse is also, in my opinion ... The Ponce de Leon Inlet Light is famous for its use of the Fresnel lens, a fascinating kind of lens that relies on hundreds of pieces of ...