Explore takes you to the Cape Blanco Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. Standing solidly nearly a century and a half after its completion, the Cape Blanco Lighthouse continues to serve as a beacon for seamen. The lighthouse is visible for 23-25 miles off the horizon and is the furthest western lighthouse located in the United States. The purpose of a lighthouse is to warn ships of rocks and reef so that a ship does not crash into these treacherous areas. Another purpose of a lighthouse is to mark the entrances of harbors and ports. Although the lighthouse stands as a museum for tourists; merchant ships continue to rely on the Cape Blanco Lighthouse to keep them safe after all these years. Come take a tour and learn all about lighthouses in this short film.
Cape Blanco Lighthouse
