Maine's 65 historic lighthouses beckon to visitors today just ... visitors can still explore the property via its surrounding walking trails. Here, you can capture views of the lighthouse and ...

Those wanting more of an expedition can hit the Maine Island Trail with over 200 islands ... Boothbay Harbor, is filled with historic lighthouses dotting the coastline. The wildlife is abundant ...

and the area is a popular spot for picnicking and exploring via trails. The Fort Point Lighthouse is one of the more unique ...

Hilary Nangle Constructed in the mid-1800s, Bass Harbor Head Light Station is considered one of the most picturesque lighthouses in all of Maine ... of the steep trail and the often slippery ...

Maine has more than 60 lighthouses marking its shoreline. West Quoddy Lighthouse, the eastern most lighthouse in the United States, marks the point where the sun first rises each day in this country.

Matt Rosenberg, a full-time English teacher, commutes by paddleboat to maintain a Maine lighthouse. Rosenberg values the peace and tradition of lighthouse keeping despite its physical demands.