From haunted lighthouses and pumpkin patches to spooky dunes and historic villages, Halloween on Cape Cod is pure magic. We teamed up with @VisitCapeCod to share 8 ways to fully embrace this festive and haunted season 🎃👻 🎃Explore the “Elephant House” — home of gothic storyteller and illustrator Edward Gorey. No place has better spooky vibes @edward.gorey.house 🎃Historic Haunted Provincetown ✨Daytime: Climb Pilgrim’s Monument and take in the views. ✨Dusk: Join a Provincetown Ghost Tour to unc

9K views · 122 reactions |  Fact of the Day Did you know there are 350 lighthouses along Australia's coastline. #ausgeo #seeaustralia #factoftheday #australiacoastline #lighthouse | Australian Geographic | Facebook

The first lighthouses were built thousands of years ago to warn sailors that they were approaching dangerous shores. Incredible though it seems in the age of information, today's lighthouses serve the very same purpose, even if the technology looks a little different. And for as long as there have been lighthouses, there have been lighthouse keepers. But they're a dying breed. Erin met one of our last remaining lighthouse keepers on the rugged Western Cape coast. Get the full #CarteBlanche story

This Saturday, September 13th is Maine Open Lighthouse Day! Many lighthouses across the state will be open to visitors both on and off shore. Volunteers of each lighthouse assist visitors and educate them on the history of the lighthouse. Each one has a unique story! Don’t forget to bring your lighthouse passport for a stamp! Lighthouse accessibility varies, so be sure to check the Lighthouse Foundation’s website (below) for a list of participating lighthouses, timing, and accessibility. 🔗 www.

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