by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 9, 2025 | Lighthouses, Texas Destinations
From Galveston to Port Isabel The history of Texas lighthouses runs deep, starting back in 1852 when the federal government built more than 20 beacons to help ships navigate the shallow waters, shifting sandbars, and hidden oyster reefs of the Gulf of Mexico. Over the...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 2, 2025 | Lighthouses
From Coast to Coast The Beacon Shines Lighthouses have long been iconic symbols of safety, strength, and coastal beauty—guiding sailors through stormy seas and rocky shores for centuries. At the height of lighthouse construction, more than 1,500 lighthouses were built...