This area of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is known as Two Lights. As early as 1828 two stone towers were in operation, roughly 300 yards apart. In 1874 the two stone towers were replaced with 65 foot cast iron towers, fitted with second-order fresnel lenses. In 1924 the government decided to convert all twin-light stations two single towers, so Two Lights western tower was decommissioned.Cape Elizabeth's tower shines a 4 million candlepower flashing white light visible for 27 miles. Located in Two Lights State Park, the keeper's house is now a private residence in an excusive neighborhood. The remains of the western tower are down the street in someone else's front yard.

The views along the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine, are beautiful and every turn brought a different view of the rocky coastline and waves. There were some lovely sea roses in bloom and purple thistles, adding to the beauty. Going after Labor Day when most of the tourists were gone was an added plus; the walkway was rather empty of foot-traffic.

Monhegan Island is an island about ten miles off the coastline of Maine. We traveled by boat from Boothbay Harbor. There are no cars or paved roads on an island, but it is home to a number of people who appreciate its isolation, the beauty of its wilderness areas, its quiet relaxed atmosphere, and its unhurried pace. Hiking around the island was one of our most enjoyable activities on the trip.

The boats at Boothbay Harbor.