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  • Chesapeake Bay

    St. Clement’s Island Museum

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Chesapeake Bay
    View of the waterfront with a blue building, wooden pier, and greenery.

    Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.

  • Chesapeake Bay

    Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Chesapeake Bay
    Piney Point Lighthouse and adjacent white brick building with gardens, under a clear blue sky.

    Explore the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the first built on the Potomac River. Discover captivating exhibits on local maritime history, WWII naval presence, and the iconic lighthouse itself. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the Potomac and its rich ecosystem. Immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed while uncovering the stories that shaped this remarkable area.

  • Chesapeake Bay

    Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Chesapeake Bay
    Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse with pink and orange sky.

    Discover the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark in the Chesapeake Bay. This restored offshore beacon offers engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and stunning views. Travel by boat to explore its maritime history and the vital role of lighthouses in navigation. Don’t miss the chance to experience the Bay’s rich stories and enjoy the beautiful surrounding area!

  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

    History of Lighthouses in the United States

    • Type: Article
    • Locations: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

    Learn more about the history of lighthouses and other navigational aids in the United States.

  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

    Boston Light

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
    A tall white lighthouse with smaller white buildings at its foot along a rocky coastline.

    Since its original establishment in 1715, Boston Light has served as an integral beacon for Boston Harbor.

  • Yellowstone National Park

    Mount Washburn

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Yellowstone National Park
    A brown, wooden sign at the top of a mountain that says "Mt. Washburn."
  • Blue Ridge Parkway

    Frying Pan Fire Tower

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Blue Ridge Parkway
    Metal tower structure rises above trees

    Located at Milepost 409 along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the historic Frying Pan Fire Tower is accessible via a 1.5-mile hike on a wide, gravel roadbed. Boasting expansive views of Cold Mountain, Pink Beds, and the Pisgah National Forest, this short but steep climb is popular with hikers of all ages.

  • Mount Rainier National Park

    Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Mount Rainier National Park
    A wooden fire lookout sits upon rocks with conifer trees surrounding it

    Gobblers Knob Fire Lookout, one of four historic fire lookouts in the park, sits on a rocky outcrop above Lake George near the Westside Road.

  • Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

    Deasey Mountain Fire Lookout

    • Type: Place
    • Locations: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
    One room fire lookout surrounded by subalpine vegetation and spruce.

    Explore the history of wildfire prevention and get spectacular views from this lookout on a backountry mountain peak.

  • Lighthouses of the National Park Service

    • Type: Article
    • Offices: National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Program, Park History Program

    Lighthouses in National Parks. Discover and learn more about the lighthouses found in our national parks.

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