The Crooked River Lighthouse on the Highway 98 History Trail
As Tropical Storm Laura threatens the Gulf of Mexico, we are reminded of the importance of lighthouses along the Gulf Coast. Lighthouses have been used for more than 2,000 years to be the guiding light in storms around the world. Did you know that the Pharos of Alexandria, built in ~270 BC in ancient Egypt, is believed to be the first lighthouse ever built? It’s also one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is believed to be the tallest structure ever built up to tha
