Range Light Keepers

In the days of old, before there was radar, radios or satellite navigation, one of the tools mariners used to find their way at sea was lighthouses. If the could see one, they knew there was land close by, and it was too hazardous area for them be in. Today's Family First Site features a site that looks at some of those old houses.

Called The Range Light Keepers, this site features a visit to some unique lighthouses in the state of Maine. They are called range lights, and have been here since 1898. A range lighthouse is different from a normal lighthouse as you can see at the site. This is one of the few wooden ones built, and it was one of the last to be automated. Humans controlled it until 1990. Here you can find out some of the history of these houses, learn about some of the technical aspects of lighthouses, and how they really work to aid in the navigation of water borne traffic. You can even help to preserve their history so others can learn about them.

So stand by to single up all lines and weight anchor, and sail on over for a nice visit to this site. It will be an en-light-ening journey. (Sorry, I couldn't resist).

http://www.rlk.org/

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