North Head Lighthouse

Lighthouses flash their lights at intervals that are unique to each one. NH lighthouse flashes at 6.5 and 21.5 second intervals. The lens is rotated by electricity, with generator backup. The existing light can be seen 17 miles out to sea. We weren't allowed out on the deck, as the rail has rusted through in two places, but there wasn't really a reason to go outside, as the inside view had more than your eyes could handle.

Lighthouses

September 28th 2007
All of us went to the lighthouses today. They had predicted rain, but apparently they’re not any better at predicting weather in Washington than they are in Montana, because it was sunny and warm~~perfect weather for touring. The first lighthouse we went to was at Cape Disappointment~~the Cape was named by a British fur trader after his inability to locate the river's mouth. This coast is e ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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