By Michelangelo DeSantis ITWPA Member Cape May, New Jersey is known for its brightly painted Victorian-style homes, sandy beaches, and bird watching, but there is another fun-filled thing to do in this seaside resort. Cape May Whale Watchers is a local tour operator that runs a Grand Lighthouse Cruise during the summer months. Yes, this is exactly what you’re … [Read more...] about Grand Lighthouse Cruise
lighthouse
Romance, History, and a Seven-Course Breakfast — Cliffside on the Oregon Coast
By Deborah Dickerson ITWPA Member Rugged and breathtaking. Terrifying yet calming. Mysterious and magical. Situated atop one of its highest knolls, the historic Heceta Head Light Keepers house on the Oregon coast induces all these emotions and more. Location, location, location. The ample front porch is the perfect spot to sit with a glass of Oregon pinot noir, listening to … [Read more...] about Romance, History, and a Seven-Course Breakfast — Cliffside on the Oregon Coast
The Helpful Little Lighthouse
By Wendy Richards ITWPA Member For centuries lighthouses have stood guard over rocky shores the world over, providing safe passage to mariners and their ships traveling far and wide for industry and commerce. Portland, Maine’s Breakwater “Bug” Light is no exception. For 141 years Bug Light has been a small yet mighty protector for Portland’s rocky coast. Surrounded by a park … [Read more...] about The Helpful Little Lighthouse