- Yaquina Head Yaquina Bay: 2 Iconic Lighthouses in Newport, Oregon
Just north of Newport, this little slice of coastline offers the tallest lighthouse in the state, a few short trails with big views, dramatic cliffs, tidepools, and even the occasional seal or whale sighting It’s compact, accessible, and absolutely worth the entry fee
- Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses
The historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is believed to be the oldest building in Newport and is Oregon's last remaining wooden lighthouse Winds and rain have buffeted this lighthouse, Oregon’s tallest, since its beacon was first lit in 1873 Tens of thousands of sunsets later, its light still shines
- Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site - Oregon State Parks
The main star is the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse It is the only existing Oregon lighthouse with the living quarters attached, and the only historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing
- Yaquina Bay Lighthouse – Newport’s Historic Landmark
The lighthouse is considered to be the oldest building in Newport, the second-oldest standing lighthouse in Oregon, and also the only lighthouse in Oregon with living quarters
- Where to See the Best Lighthouses on the Oregon Coast
One of Oregon’s most infamous lighthouses, Terrible Tilly sits alone and abandoned out on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean You can spot it from the shore about a mile off the coast, south of Seaside and north of Cannon Beach
- Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Oregon. com
From park rangers on hand to answer questions about not only the lighthouse, but nature area and attractions around Newport, these experts can give you unique insights into the history, and current use of the lighthouse
- Lighthouse - Wikipedia
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways
- Lighthouse | Definition, History, Equipment, Facts | Britannica
Lighthouse, structure, usually with a tower, built onshore or on the seabed to serve as an aid to maritime coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards, establishing their position, and guiding them to their destinations
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