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25 Guiding Lights

We shine a spotlight on our favorite lighthouses from coast to coast.

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Leading the Way

Yaquina Head ranks high among destinations for understanding how a lighthouse works, and accessible walkways and exhibits draw throngs of visitors to this spot on the Oregon shore. Visitors can climb 93 feet to the lantern and watch the 1,000-watt electric bulb switch on and off.