Lighthouse – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Landlocked Lighthouse

Though surrounded by land, rowboats and a tug anchored near a lighthouse on an inland lake in the soft light of the setting sun give the feeling of actually being by the seashore. #lighthouse #thevillages #boats #seashore

Brightening the Dark

It will guide no ships to their ports, but it fills the room with the warm glow of home. #lighthouse #light #guide #home #security

Eating Like a Bird

After visiting the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse last week we had lunch at a local restaurant. Guests included this great egret named Joey who liked to bum shrimp from whomever he could. We truly enjoyed this avian con artist and hope to see him again soon. #egret #poncedeleoninlet #lighthouse #lunch

Light on Mosquito Inlet

Yesterday we took a day trip to Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Now preserved by the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, the lighthouse, keepers’ houses and grounds are beautifully maintained. A hike up the 203 spiraling steps of the 175-feet-tall lighthouse led us to a magnificent view of the inlet and surrounding area.Continue reading “Light on Mosquito Inlet”

North Head Views

Here are some more photos from our stay at North Head in Washington State a year ago. Such a wonderful place, such a wonderful time.

Keepers of the Light

This time last year we were treated by family to a stay at the assistant lighthouse keeper’s house at North Head Lighthouse in southern Washington near the mouth of the Columbia River. It had been commissioned in 1897 and was manned for the greater part of the twentieth century until the light was automated. ItContinue reading “Keepers of the Light”