In January of 1791, the first lighthouse in the state of Maine was ... fog signal. Portland Head Light can be seen from the adjoining Fort Williams Park, open year round from sunrise to sunset ...

One of the best places on the planet to get down on one knee is at a scenic lighthouse in Maine, according to Conde Nast Traveler. 12 must-see lighthouses on the Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail The ...

For those looking to go at their own pace, a solo trip to Portland, Maine makes for a great destination. Portland is Maine’s ...

Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 miles southeast of Portland in Cape Elizabeth's Fort Williams Park, the tower provided ...

Portland Head Light, perhaps Maine’s most iconic lighthouse, emerged from the 2024 storms relatively unscathed, but was battered by a Christmas Eve storm in 2022. Strong waves broke windows and ...

World Monuments Watch says Maine's historic lighthouses ... The organization’s listing includes 66 lighthouses built between 1791, when Portland Head Light became the first beacon along the ...

Photo credit: Mark Stefko Our first stop is the crown jewel of Maine’s lighthouses, Portland Head Light. Standing tall since 1791 ... making it the first place to see the sunrise. Early birds, rejoice ...

Business Insider claims that amongst thousands of state parks throughout the country, Maine is home to one of the seven best ...

The town of Lubec itself is a charming slice of coastal Maine life. With a population of just over 1,000, it’s the kind of ...