Discovering Point Reyes Lighthouse

 
 
 
 
 

by Luddite

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An hour's drive north of San Francisco spreads the 71,068-acre triangle of wild coastline, forest and grasslands known as Point Reyes National Seashore. On its windy, rugged headlands stands the Point Reyes Lighthouse, beckoning visitors who don't mind a little strenuous exercise.

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09/06/2009
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OhDwyer

There's nothing quite like a foggy, windy day at Point Reyes to make history come alive. Reading the comments of the lighthouse keepers from the 1800s as they describe the loneliness makes your heart ache. Then climbing those steps and thinking about the effort that was made so that ships could pass safely through the night is inspiring. Driving out on the long and winding road from the Lighthouse and you know that you have been in a special place. Thanks for taking us there in words and photos. Bonnie Dwyer

09 / 15 / 2009
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1bookman6

Sunny- enjoyed your piece on the Poinr Reyes lighthouse. Learned some facts I didn't know and it's in my "backyard!" You really captured the mood and feel of this special place. Excellent pictures as well. James Coyne

09 / 12 / 2009
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Luddite: Thanks for your feedback, James. The lighthouse has a lot of history and it's fun to share some of it. Glad you enjoyed the piece! 09 / 12 / 2009

Dee4WLCM

Great story! Wonderful photos! Your vivid description put me back on that same path again, condensing the ten years ago that I last visited the lighthouse to an interval of mere minutes! For myself as well, it was a once-in-a-lifetime trek up and down those stairs; but it was well worth the effort to be sure! Thanks, Sunny, for taking me back to that very foggy, but quite invigorating, outing of a decade ago! Dee Middleton

09 / 11 / 2009
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Dee4WLCM

Great story! Wonderful photos! Your vivid description put me back on that same path again, condensing the ten years ago that I last visited the lighthouse to an interval of mere minutes! For myself as well, it was a once-in-a-lifetime trek up and down those stairs; but it well worth the effort! Thanks for taking me back to that very foggy, but quite invigorating, outing of a decade ago! Dee Middleton

09 / 11 / 2009
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Pete McLeod

Sunny I just read your Point Reyes story... makes me wanna go see that lighthouse! how great... it looked cold there! Isn't it amazing that just a couple of hours away it is hotter than blazes ?.... Amazing... that is the joy of California.

09 / 09 / 2009
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lindafield8854

What a great way to get away from the August heat! I made the drive to the lighthouse with some friends two years ago but didn't make the descent. Next time I need some exercise followed by a good night's sleep, I'll make the trek. Thanks for some very intersting information and a great short trip idea. Linda Field

09 / 07 / 2009
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337aaa8f47

Luddite: Thank you, Linda. Glad to know you've seen the lighthouse (and it's intimidating stairway) in person! 09 / 07 / 2009

beautiful beth

I loved this story! It made me feel like I was at the lighthouse with you experiencing the wind and fog and beauty of it all.....just great!

09 / 07 / 2009
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337aaa8f47

Luddite: Thank you, Beautiful Beth, for your most welcome words! Cooooool is the operative word! 09 / 07 / 2009