Heceta Head

During April & May, I've had the privilege of hosting at the iconic, most photographed lighthouse on the Oregon coast...Heceta Head.  2,450 visitors from 41 US states, 4 Canada providences, & 19 foreign countries toured the lighthouse.  The 5 top comments recorded in the guest book were: Beautiful, Awesome, Amazing, Wow, Great.  I wholeheartedly agree; plus it's a supreme viewpoint for whale & bird watching.

Construction of the 56-foot-high lighthouse began in 1892 & on March. 30, 1894, the kerosene light was lit for the first time.

 

The 1st-order Fresnel lens has 8 panels, each with a bulls-eye, & 392 pieces of 2" thick crown glass. The rotation of the lens produces 1 white beam every 10 seconds, which is Heceta's signature.

Heceta has the only active English-made Chance Brothers lens of its kind in the US & it's the brightest beacon on the Oregon coast. The light is 205 feet above the Pacific & is seen from 21 miles out to sea.

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Happy May Day & Welcome!
This blog is very basic, but a great means to journal & share "The Last Frontier".  I believe that I've shared with you my desire to visit Alaska; that journey will become a reality June 4-29.  My transportation (train, plane, bus, ferry) & lodging are all confirmed & I've got a huge "to see & do" list.  I'm so excited!!!
Happiness is only real when shared, so.....Come Along with Pam.  No need to pack, just sit back, & please enjoy the adventures ahead.