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.

The lighthouse got its name from being situated at the entrance for ships at Portland Harbor. Portland Head Light was first lit in 1791, making it the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Located about 5 ...

Some of Maine's most iconic lighthouses, including Portland Head Light, suffer from overcrowding during peak tourist seasons.

12 must-see lighthouses on the Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail The travel publication recently named the best places to propose around the world and Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth ...

In America, these feathered icons dot coastlines, lakeshores, and islands. Each offers a glimpse into history, and the views are simply stunning for a weekend adventure. Let me take you on a tour of ...

For those looking to go at their own pace, a solo trip to Portland, Maine makes for a great destination. Portland is Maine’s ...

Portland Head Light, perhaps Maine’s most iconic lighthouse, emerged from the 2024 storms relatively unscathed, but was battered by a Christmas Eve storm in 2022. Strong waves broke windows and ...

Last winter, coastal storms intensified by rising sea levels damaged multiple lighthouses, including Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol.

They guarded its coastline for centuries, with the Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse, first being lit in 1791. A further 68 were constructed by 1910 – these lighthouses have featured ...

One of Maine’s most iconic landmarks, the Portland Head Lighthouse rests at the edge ... museum’s spacious galleries filled with natural light before winding into the McLellan House and ...