"Vintage Black February Friday"

My"Vintage Black Friday" image, takes us to the Maritime splendor of

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse, circa 1872

I've just returned from visting my Dad up in Oregon and he and I took a wonderful trip over to the coast.

Actually, I believe we were in "Cart Before the Horse" territory.  :-)   We had delicious Clam Chowder at world famous "Mo's" in Lincoln City, then traveled on to this lovely old lighthouse. We managed to squeak in just before closing, and in between raindrops. We were greeted by two park rangers in late Victorian dress who expertly answered all of our historical questions.

Imagine being out here, all alone...

just the sound of the pounding surf and the call of the gulls,

and of course, the ever present wind.

                              

                 This is Oregon's tallest lighthouse at 93ft. Some say it is haunted by lighthouse                        keeper, Hurbert Higgens who collapsed and died attempting to light the lamps after having been very ill.

It is said he walks the spiral stairs of the lighthouse to this day, though, I didn't see him.

This light has been active since the first Head Keeper Fayette Crosby walked up the 114 steps to light the

wicks in this original Fresnel Lens.

I highly recommend a visit to this lighthouse, and be sure and build up your cardio to walk the spiral steps!