Some of Maine's most iconic lighthouses, including Portland Head Light, suffer from overcrowding during peak tourist seasons.

U.S. News Insider Tip: After visiting Bass Harbor Light Station, head to Thurston's Lobster in Bernard, a classic Maine lobster shack hanging over lobster boat-filled Bass Harbor. Feast on lobster ...

Maine's 65 historic lighthouses beckon ... (Getty Images)| The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse sits perched above the rugged coastline of Mount Desert Island. Located in Acadia National Park, this ...

whom Maine was under at the time, for a light at the entrance of Portland Harbor. After two people died in a shipwreck at the nearby Cushing Island in 1787, the government agreed, setting aside $ ...

The most popular lighthouses in Maine are the Portland Head, Nubble Light (to the south), Rockland Breakwater and Bass Harbor ...

Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

In America, these feathered icons dot coastlines, lakeshores, and islands. Each offers a glimpse into history, and the views are simply stunning for a weekend adventure. Let me take you on a tour of ...

World Monuments Watch says Maine's historic lighthouses are threatened by climate change and intensifying coastal storms, like the ones that battered some of the iconic beacons in January 2024.