Aug 14 2007
Portland Head Light
Part of our Saturday exploring Maine’s southern coast with His parents included a stop at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth to see Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in America. This was the second time She and I had been to Portland Head, but the previous visit was in winter, so we didn’t spend too much time walking around. This time we took several photos, took a walk down the path that runs along the coast to snap some more pictures and see the lovely rocky coastline, and went in the museum.
For $2.00, the museum is a nice way to make a donation to the upkeep of the park and the buildings supporting the lighthouse. We were saddened to hear people complaining about not getting anything in exchange for their $2, especially once we learned that the park is supported by the town of Cape Elizabeth and receives not state or federal funding. Come on people, it’s $2! You probably spend more than that (by quite a bit) on your morning Starbucks run. Ok, sorry, I’m off my soapbox.
If (when?) you visit the Portland area, do yourself a favor and travel down Rt. 77 in Cape Elizabeth to stop at Fort Williams Park and check out Portland Head. The views from the shore are quite nice, and the lighthouse itself is just so photogenic. There are several more shots in my photoset on Flickr.
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