This is the GLLKA group on the Keweenaw Star at the end of our September 6-9, 2009 trip. We photographed many of the lighthouses of the Upper Peninsula and went through the Soo Locks to Charlevoix, MI. www.keweenawexcursions.com
Thanks to Terry Pepper for the photo.

This is the GLLKA group on the Keweenaw Star at the end of our June 27-30, 2010 trip. We began in Holland, Michigan photographing our way through Indiana, Illinois, to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin ending up in Charlevoix, MI. www.gllka.com
Thanks to Terry Pepper for the photo.

Our NELL group left Alexandria Bay, NY and motered 110 miles in 11 hours on May 14, 2011. We saw Sunken Rock, Rock Island, Tibbetts Point, East Charity Shoal, Galloo Island, and the Wolfe Island lights. Pigeon Island hid in the thick fog. A good trip with 2 new lights. This is Tom Kenworthy's photo.

This is the GLLKA group on the Keweenaw Star at the end of our June 27-30, 2011 trip. We photographed the lights of northern Lake Michigan and Green Bay ending up back in Charlevoix, MI. Another great trip on the Keweenaw Star with GLLKA. Thanks to Terry Pepper for the photo.

This is the New England Lighthouse Lovers aka NELL group on Sept. 10, 2011. This was after their Boothbay Harbor cruise to several lighthouses in Maine. The following day the group went on another boat to see the Franklin Island and Pemaquid Point lights. Thanks to Doug Scott for the photo.

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Fifty NJLHS members cruised for 12 hours seeing several New Jersey and Delaware lights on May 21, 2011. A crew member took this group shot of us on the Bonanza II boat after our 122 nautical mile Delaware River trip. The highlight was photographing Bellevue Rear Range and Lightship Barnegat. We all had a great time talking on this beautiful day.

This is Terry Pepper, Executive Director of GLLKA, with Tom & Chris Cardaci, and Gary Martin. We're all members of GLLKA--Great Lake Lighthouse Keepers Association . www.gllka.com This was taken in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin before the Keweenaw Star docked on June 29, 2010. What a fantastic four day trip with a great crew and other enthusiasts.

Here are Karen and John Fulton with Stannard Rock lighthouse behind them. The four of us chartered a boat with Captain Tom Gudwer on September 10, 2009. Leaving Marquette, MI we motored 92 total miles and enjoyed the calm Lake Superior. www.fishingfevercharters.com

Thanks to John Fulton for the photo.

John "Mac" MacFarland, Tom & Darlene Chisholm and Tom & Christine Cardaci are at the Michipicoten Island lighthouse on July 13, 2012. Captain Keith McCuaig's 30' aluminum landing craft catamaran motored us 167 miles in Lake Superior. We had to hike uphill on narrow paths to get to the lighthouses of Davieaux Island and Otter Island. All are very remote.

Captain Jeff "AJ" Goehring and April, his granddaughter, of ANJ Charters. Captain AJ motored us from the marina in Port Clinton, Ohio the 9 miles out to the West Sister Island lighthouse on June 23, 2010. We had cloudy skies but it was a calm two hours on the water. Dirty Jobs called it Vomit Island because the cormorants and seagulls vomit all over.

These are Captains Bridget and Fred Hicks of Golden Bear Fishing Charters out of Crescent City, CA. They took us on a 4 hour trip to see the St. George Reef light. There were many stellar sea lions there on the light's rock. We also saw the Battery Point light distantly. Hopefully you too can use them for your trip out.
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Captain Paul Turpin of Discovery Charters with his grandson, Carter, at the Battle Island lighthouse. On July 14, 2012 we and 3 others chartered them to take us to the Slate Islands light and Battle Island light in their 24' Zodiac. Carter was a great first mate and during our hikes guided us to the lighthouses. A great day on Canada's Lake Superior.

Here's our Matinicus Rock group on September 12, 2011 after photographing five Maine lights. Jim Wolfrum, Harry Wass, Jerry Powell, Ron Foster, John "Mac" MacFarland, Frank-Pam DePasquale, Jean Zunda, Deb-Bob Lilly, Mike Senk, and us-Chris-Tom Cardaci. This 3 ½ hour trip cost only $ 45.00 pp because we had 13 NELL members sharing the boat.

This is Gary and Barbara Allie at the Cape Neddick lighthouse in Maine in 2009. Gary has spent the past 36 years sailing in the Chicago to Mackinac Island race. Every July 350+ sailboats leave the Chicago Harbor and sail 289.4 nautical miles to Mackinac Island. This is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world.
Thanks to Gary Allie for the photo.

This is part of the Chesapeake Chapter of the USLHS on the Rudee Whaler at the end of our June 23, 2007 boat trip. We photographed seven of the lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. There were 72 passengers on this 92 mile trip. Good times! www.rudeeinletcharters.com

Thanks to Joyce Holland for the photo.

On July 13, 2012 Captain Keith McCuaig motored the 5 of us out in Lake Superior to visit 3 lighthouses. First we saw Davieaux Island (here), then Michipicoten Island and Otter Island. Our 10 hour boat trip began in Heron Bay, Ontario at 4:45 am. At the lighthouse is Tom & Christine Cardaci, John "Mac" MacFarland, and Tom & Darlene Chisholm.

This is part of the Chesapeake Chapter of the USLHS on the Rudee Angler at the end of our June 24, 2007 boat trip. We photographed four of the lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. There were 55 passengers on this 51 mile trip. Good times! www.rudeeinletcharters.com

Thanks to Joyce Holland for the photo.

John "Mac" MacFarland, Darlene & Tom Chisholm, Tom & Christine Cardaci at the Shaganash Island lighthouse. We stayed at Beyond The Giant Nature Retreats near the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Our secluded log cabin in the woods was along Lake Superior. We were off the grid with just solar power lights, propane appliances and a composting toilet.

Here are John and Karen Fulton with the Middle Island lighthouse behind them. It looks like another flat day on Lake Huron and a good day to be on the water. They have seen almost all of the lighthouses in Michigan.

Thanks to John Fulton for the photo.

On the beautiful Sunday, May 6, 2012 John "Mac" MacFarland shared a 5 hour boat trip with us. We began in Henderson Harbor, NY and went into Lake Ontario. We saw NY's Galloo Island, Canada's Main Duck Island, Canada's Pigeon Island (pictured here), NY's East Charity Shoal and NY's Horse Island in 69 miles.

This is Tera Killip with the fresnel lens of the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse (the southern most tip of Africa). She told me that this place was awesome! Just for $1.50 she was able to climb to the top and outside the lens room. This shot was taken in late February 2009.

Thanks to Tera Killip for the photo.

On July 11, 2012 Captain Jim MacDonald of Ferroclad Fisheries motored us 50 miles west to the Caribou Island light. John "Mac" MacFarland, Darlene & Tom Chisholm, and Chris & Tom Cardaci were so happy to finally see this very remote Canadian lighthouse. Luckily Lake Superior was still calm as we motored the 6 hours back to Batchawana Bay, ON.

Here are Thomasine & Len Ferm at Cape Neddick in York, Maine. This was their first time participating in the Mid-Coast Maine Lighthouse Challenge in 2010. They traveled all the way from New Jersey for the lighthouse challenge.

Thanks to Len Ferm for the photo.

GLLKA members John "Mac" MacFarland, Darlene & Tom Chisholm, Tom & Christine Cardaci at the Porphyry Point lighthouse on July 15, 2012. Captain Bruce Wing took us out in his 50' tug boat to see this light and the Shaganash Island light. We had a good time talking and hanging out while going only 6 mph all day long. The hike to this light was on a two-track grassy road.

On September 19, 2011 we five NELL members; Tom & Christine Cardaci, Harry Wass, Jerry Powell, and John "Mac" MacFarland chartered a boat out of Milbridge, ME with Robertson Sea Tours. We saw Narraguagus, Petit Manan, Nash Island, Moose Peak, Libby Island and Machias Seal Island (pictured). An awesome day with lighthouse hunters.

On July 14, 2012 John "Mac" MacFarland, Darlene & Tom Chisholm, Christine & Tom Cardaci used Discovery Charters to take us to Slate Islands and Battle Island in their 24' Zodiac boat. We docked and hiked to both lights. Due to the change in weather we didn't go to the distant Lamb Island light. Another great lighthouse experience.

The Gloryland Lighthouse in New Castle, Indiana is beautiful. DeLayne, the builder of this lighthouse and the lake, is with his wife Shawne Land. What a fantastic job they did and we told them when we met them. You can also stop by during their Annual Farmer's Pike Festival on Labor Day weekend. www.farmerspike.com

On the beautiful Monday, September 19, 2011 five NELL members; John "Mac" MacFarland, Tom & Christine Cardaci, Jerry Powell & Harry Wass chartered a boat with Robertson Sea Tours. We saw Narraguagus, Petit Manan, Nash Island, Moose Peak, Libby Island and Machias Seal Island. What a fantastic day! We've all now completed the Maine lights.

Here are Darlene & Tom Chisholm after photographing the Thunder Bay Main lighthouse on July 18, 2012. The 4 of us used Archie's Fishing Charters out of Thunder Bay, ON to see this, Welcome Island, Trowbridge Island, Angus Island, Pie Island, and Mission Channel. We were given a private tour of Trowbridge which included a climb to the top of the light.

Saturday, September 17, 2011 was one of the Little River lighthouse's open house days. This was our first time seeing and climbing this light. Though not pictured Tim Harrison and Kathy Finnegan were on hand. What a beautiful Maine Lighthouse Weekend. We were also treated to a boat ride around the island. The volunteers do a great job keeping the light.

Here are the Board Members of the the Washington Lightkeepers Association (WLA) in front of the unique Admiralty Head Lighthouse in Washington State. www.WAlightkeepers.com

Thanks to Bruce Robie for the photo.

This is Bob Ojamaa in front of the Parkers Lighthouse in Long Beach, California on November 9, 2011. Bob traveled to the west coast for vacation. He got to visit with some of his friends and photograph a few lighthouses during his trip.

Thanks to Bob Ojamaa for the photo.

Here are Thomasine & Len Ferm in front of the Lovers Leap Lighthouse in Jamaica. We hope you have a great time on your next lighthouse adventure. Happy Hunting you two!

Thanks to Len Ferm for the photo.

Knot Easy Sportfishing Charters often motored past the lighthouses in the Sandy Hook Bay in New Jersey. In the distance with the other fishing boats is the Romer Shoal lighthouse. Captain Matt Kane owns www.KnotEasyCharters.com

Thanks to Capt. Matt Kane for the photo.

This is Teresa Reis at the Cabo da Roca lighthouse. It's located near Sintra, near Lisboa, Portugal. To see more about Teresa check out her Facebook group. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=107301352640150

Thanks to Teresa Reis for the photo.

On September 3, 2006 Buddy McKnight asked Brenda to marry him while in front of the Sandy Hook lighthouse. Brenda of course said, "Yes!"

Thanks to Buddy McKnight for the photo.

At the Piedras Blancas lighthouse near San Simeon, CA this guide is dressed in period clothes.

Thanks to Marlena Ramey for the photo.

Here are Jim & Nadine Shaner at the Turkey Point Lighthouse during the 2006 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. Jim spends all his vacation time walking across the country asking people to pray for America. www.walkacrossamerica.info

Thanks to Jim Shaner for the photo.

Thanks to Gary Martin of Gary Martin Photography for the title photo at the top of the page. www.coastalbeacons.com This group photo is from a New England Lighthouse Lovers - NELL trip in the spring of 2009. This page is all about the other lighthouse hunters out there. Do you want to have a photo of you with a lighthouse on here? Just email me the photo along with a short caption telling me who you are and the name and location of the lighthouse you are near. We hope to hear about your lighthouse adventures. Updated on August 17, 2012.

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