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Stunning time-lapse shows full moon rising near Cape Byron Lighthouse
A talented photographer captured this stunning time-lapse of a full moon rising near Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, New South Wales.
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From Maine to Connecticut, the often treacherously rocky New England coast is laced with a network of historic lighthouses. Many of these literal beacons are still in use and some are available for interior tours – or even an overnight stay. Here are 10 that you should check out.
Chatham Light – Chatham, Massachusetts
Chatham Light was made famous by the 2016 movie “The Finest Hours,” which portrayed the real-life heroic rescue of the crew of SS Pendleton, after the ship split apart during a massive nor’easter in 1952. Chatham Light was known as Twin Lights because the original station, built in 1808, comprised two wooden towers. Those were both replaced in 1841 by metal and brick towers. The lighthouse still operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is not open for regular tours.
Highland Light – North Truro, Massachusetts
Highland Light is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod and is still active, sending its blinking light out from the Cape…
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