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    • Elleda Wilson: Oriole down

      The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      Sep. 15—The construction of the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, which began in 1853, was delayed by the loss of the Bark Oriole of Baltimore on Sept. 19 that year, according to "The History ...

    • The Most Gorgeous Lighthouses Across America

      The Most Gorgeous Lighthouses Across America

      Cheapism via AOL· 3 weeks ago

      These lighthouses, dating back to 1791 and some reachable only by boat or seaplane, are notable for their picturesque beauty and stunning surroundings.

    • 18 Spectacular Lighthouses Across America

      18 Spectacular Lighthouses Across America

      Cheapism via AOL· 2 years ago

      These lighthouses, dating back to 1791 and some reachable only by boat or seaplane, are notable for their picturesque beauty and stunning surroundings.

    • 15 of the Most Beautiful Washington Beaches

      15 of the Most Beautiful Washington Beaches

      Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      JeffGoulden/Getty Images The state of Washington offers a wide variety of beaches with shores along the Pacific Ocean, Puget Sound, lakes, peninsulas,...

    • Elleda Wilson: Desdemona Sands

      The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      Aug. 11—Since National Lighthouse Day was on Sunday, it seems like a good time to honor a now long-gone lighthouse, Desdemona Sands. It was built to join the other lighthouses warning of the ...

    • Scratchpad: The Monthly Stack, Dead Man's Cove

      The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year ago

      Jan. 24—A distinct set of place names found within the Columbia-Pacific region echo, it seems, a tendency toward the extreme. There are exclamations of awe and endearing statements of harmony ...

    • Elleda Wilson: Shifting sands

      The Daily Astorian, Ore. via Yahoo News· 1 year ago

      May 4—Lewis & Dryden's History of the Pacific Northwest tells the tale of the ill-fated Capt. Paul Corno and his ship, the W. B. Scranton. On May 5, 1866, the barkentine Scranton made it across ...

    • 12 Best Washington State Parks for Camping

      12 Best Washington State Parks for Camping

      Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or solo, you can find excellent camping in these Washington state parks. Cavan Images/Getty Images Camping...