GC30QY2 August 7~National Lighthouse Day
Type: Traditional | Size: Micro | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: poolsharkycat @ | Hide Date: 07/23/2011 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 28.614 W103° 57.199 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0

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National Lighthouse Day When : Always August 7th National Lighthouse Day honors and commemorates a beacon of light that symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea. On August 7, 1789, through an Act of Congress, the Federal Government took over responsibility for building and operating our nation's lighthouses. The government recognized the importance to ships at sea to find safe harbor during fog and storms. Over the years, lighthouses have saved many ships, and an untold number of lives. Throughout maritime history, Lighthouses have shined their powerful, sweeping lights through the fog and storms, allowing ships of all kinds to find their way back to port during inclement weather. With the advent of radar and GPS technology, lighthouses have taken a back seat in guiding ships to port. However, they remain the universal symbol of safe harbor to ships and communities that rely upon the sea for their livelihood. There are numerous local and national lighthouse preservation societies and lighthouse organizations. They serve to preserve and promote lighthouses, and their historical significance to communities, and to the nation. Enjoy National Lighthouse Day by visiting a lighthouse, or learning more about your local lighthouse preservation society. Or, read a book about lighthouses. Origin of National Lighthouse Day: On this day in 1789, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation allowing the federal government control over the creation and maintenance of lighthouses. This special day evolved out of this event, and in recent years, through efforts to preserve lighthouses as a important historical symbol in America.

06/26/2019 By dragonlover13
Tftc out with snipermedic on a little road trip

06/26/2019 By dragonlover13
Tftc out with snipermedic on a little road trip

06/26/2019 By Snipermedic
On a spur of the moment geo-road trip to Kansas to see my brother. Traveling with Dragonlover13, Lil’Dinoman and Lil’ Chubchub. Figured we would grab a power trail real fast! Tftc sl

06/22/2019 By mcmwest

06/22/2019 By mcmm1
Out caching in the beautiful state of Colorado this weekend. Tftc

07/11/2018 By coralhart
Out with my granddaughter on a hot summer day working on the hidden creature event! Thanks for the hide!

04/27/2018 By Brewman65
Had a nice visit to Colorado, and found a lot of caches

04/25/2018 By DanndyDan
Cow pastures and more cow pastures. All these cows making me hungry. I need a burger...TFTH

12/03/2017 By Genomac1
Find# 5793
Out with GeoDoc66, and Hack0417 getting some Caches to add to 2017's #'s.
Working on high favorites, Oldest, and one's needed to fill or refill grids. Signed logs GHS and replaced as found. Having
The time of my life. We Met up with Hack0417 who made the drive out to Colorado alone. GeoDoc66 with a short 36 hour visit. With myself making one-way flight out, and
Caching our way back home.Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache for all to find. Tft .

12/03/2017 By Hack0417
Find # 11382
Copy and Paste Alert*****

Signed log G.H.G. to conserve space.
On a trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado from Columbia, South Carolina to visit my daughter. Going thru Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, ending up in Colorado. Picked up Geodoc66 and Genomac @the airport today. Grabbing caches along the way focusing on new States, favorite point caches, webcams, virtuals, Challenge caches that I qualify or will Qualify for, and D/T's that I need. Awarding favorite points where deserved. Just adding some SMILEYS before the end of the year.

Always post DNF's, It allows the CO to at least know that people are looking for their cache.
Thanks to poolsharkycat for placing and maintaining caches.
HACK