At the eastern end of South Portland’s popular 5.6-mile Greenbelt Walkway sits the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, also known as “Bug Light” owing to its small size.Courtesy of Denise ...

The Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is located in the area of South Portland, Maine, basically Portland. It sits on a rocky ...

As trade flourished, the lack of markers for the entrance to Portland Harbor made the journey a dangerous one for incoming merchants, leading to the construction of the state's first lighthouse.

In addition to the lighthouse and keeper's home, an art gallery, a learning center and picnic areas are also available on the grounds. Located just 5 miles south of downtown Portland is the ...

The area is 6 miles south of Portland Head Light if you're in the mood for a lighthouse road trip. There's also Twin Lights State Park down the road. Visitors are treated to rocky coastal ...

Maine shines with its maritime history, lighthouses and abundant lobsters at the tip of the eastern U.S. Then there is its wicked everything, from its whoopie pies to its slippers to its winters.

The organization’s listing includes 66 lighthouses built between 1791, when Portland Head Light became the first beacon along the coast, and 1910. Of those, 57 still guide sailors using ...