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1. Lighthouse Getaway

   Learn about the lighthouses on the east and west coasts of the U.S and in Ireland. Site includes fantastic pictures, info on the Fresnel lens, and a top ten list.

   http://lighthousegetaway.com/

   
   

2. Anacapa Lighthouse

   Short page of facts about this island lighthouse.

   http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/park/anacapa.htm

   
   

3. Legendary Lighthouses

   This companion site to the PBS series explores the history, legends, lore, and workings of lighthouses along American shorelines.

   http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/

   
   

4. Lighthouses

   Read a short history of the U.S. Lighthouse Service and see drawings of historic lighthouses.

   http://www.esva.net/~rwest/lighthouses.html

   
   

5. Lighthouses of British Columbia

   Click on the names of lighthouses on a map of B.C. for photos and info about each house.

   http://www.fogwhistle.ca/bclights/

   
   

6. National Park System: Lighthouses and Ships

   See pictures and facts about historic ships, lighthouses, and other maritime resources throughout the U.S., from the National Parks System.

   http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/maripark.html

   
   

7. Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park

   Learn how this 110-foot lighthouse, one of the tallest in America, has been guiding mariners off the coast of northern California since 1872. Get visitor info too.

   http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=533

   
   

8. Range Light Keepers

   Learn about the lights along the Kennebuc River in Maine. Find out about their history, see technical drawings and photos, or learn about the restoration of the tower.

   http://www.rlk.org/

   
   

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