The Grays Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Point Chehalis on the southern side of the entrance to Grays Harbor, Westport, Grays Harbor …
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Sep 26, 2024
One of the joys of coastal areas are the lighthouses. Each old and with a story to tell. Generally where and when they were built involved a lot of ingenuity and just plain hard work. Grays Harbor Li… Full review by MikeB1952
Sep 22, 2023
Climbed to the top! Great views. The couple who were work camper hosts were very knowledgeable. Good explanation of the Fresnel lense, etc. Full review by aphook
Jun 24, 2023
Nice hike up stairs. Great history about the house and how it was on the water. The lenz is no longer working and been replaced with the new LED so not as dramatic as the original. Little pricey but … Full review by undgrad01
What does Arthur mean “this is only one of three operational ocean lighthouses in the USA?
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According to Wiki, there are at least 13 active lighthouses in the U.S. And all are automated. Originally, all lighthouses were managed by the U.S. Coast Guard, but with new …
According to Wiki, there are at least 13 active lighthouses in the U.S. And all are automated. Originally, all lighthouses were managed by the U.S. Coast Guard, but with new technology, lighthouses are no longer critical to navigation. As a result, the USCG is selling them off to the National Park Service and other historical or municipal groups. Of the ones now managed outside of the USCG, it is not clear how many are in use other than for tours. It seems that the only one still staffed as a working light is the Boston Light, and even that one is merely an historical "show piece." Regarding the Grays light, "In 2004, under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, ownership was transferred to the Westport-South Beach Historical Society, which conducts regular tours." Though the Grays light still functions, it is no longer in use for navigation.
No discounts for children or seniors. It was $5.00/person and there is an age/hgt limit for children. You will have to climb to the top and the stairs can get steep especially the last climb to …
No discounts for children or seniors. It was $5.00/person and there is an age/hgt limit for children. You will have to climb to the top and the stairs can get steep especially the last climb to the light itself. Be safe and enjoy.
If I got to visit the lighthouse on a day the lighthouse is not open for tours am I allowed to get near it and walk around it to take pictures? Would my dog be allowed to come to the outside of the lighthouse on the trail?
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Yes. You can walk all around the exterior of the lighthouse and get wonderful pictures even if the lighthouse is not open for climbing tours. I did not see any signs forbidding animals …
Yes. You can walk all around the exterior of the lighthouse and get wonderful pictures even if the lighthouse is not open for climbing tours. I did not see any signs forbidding animals from being on the property so I think a dog walking around would be fine.
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