Category Archives: Lighthouses

Cape Disappointment: A Pleasing Experience

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Heather Larson

Contrary to the name, Cape Disappointment does not disappoint. The name came from Lieutenant John Meares of the British Royal Navy. In 1788 he was searching for the mouth of the Columbia River and when he saw it, it appeared … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighthouses, Museums | Tagged Cape Disappointment, Columbia River, Dismal Nitch, Kite Festival, Lewis and Clark, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Long Beach, North Head, sunken ships, Waikiki Beach | 1 Comment

Tour or Stay at Brown’s Point Lighthouse

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Heather Larson

On a recent Saturday I took a tour of the Brown’s Point Lighthouse and Cottage in Brown’s Point, led by Barbara Heimers. She was visiting from the east coast for her niece’s wedding, which was set to take place in … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighthouses, Museums, Towns | Tagged Brown's Point Lighthouse, Commencement Bay, Cottage, lighthouse keeper, museum, Oscar Brown | 1 Comment

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