Take a trip down the North Carolina coast to see our seven towering landmarks: Once guiding lights for sailing ships, they now serve as beacons of coastal beauty and history.
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Our State Great Eight: Our New(ish) Lighthouse
Even though it’s decades old, the Oak Island Lighthouse is coastal nostalgia at its youngest.
A Brief History of North Carolina’s 7 Lighthouses
How can a singular beacon represent so much? Our seven lighthouses powerfully reflect our own values — of innovation, endurance, and strength.
Battle for the Light
Often threatened by shifting sands and developers, Cape Lookout Lighthouse faced a different kind of destruction during the Civil War, and the debate over that piece of history rages on.
Cape Hatteras Full Moon Tour
Ascending Cape Hatteras Lighthouse after dark quickens the pulse and promises a rare view of one of North Carolina’s most famous landmarks.
