We are now at the Campers Haven RV Resort, located in Dennis Port, MA (Cape Cod) We are just a few steps from the ocean and only two miles from the nearest lighthouse! We expected this place to be overrun by tourist, but frankly, the weather is bitterly cold and windy, thus no tourist!
Once we got setup (we have this down to a science now) we headed out to see our first lighthouse located in Woods Hole, MA. This was the Nobska Point Lighthouse, built in 1828 for the sum of
$2,949.00! Following its 1985 automation, the station became the home of the Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Group Woods Hole. The station is closed to the public, but the grounds are open.
The second lighthouse we saw today, the Hyannis Lighthouse, was a bit of a disappointment as it is now privately owned and the lighthouse is hardly visible due to overgrown shrubs and trees. There are also signs indicating private property and that violators (those who trespass) will be prosecuted. But in spite of the obstacles, we were able to get a shot of the lantern room. The lighthouse became operational in 1849, and marks the entrance to the Hyannis Harbor. The current owners transformed the dwelling into a fitting showcase for the display of their 18th and 19th century marine antiques. A new lantern room was placed atop the tower in 1986 to bring the lighthouse back to its former self. Red stripes were added to the lighthouse about 2013.
We then traveled to Point Gammon near Yarmouth, MA. to view the Point Gammon Lighthouse, and were again disappointed because the lighthouse is on private property and not accessible. We found out from the gate guard that only the concrete base remains of the lighthouse. Need to research this more.......
Our final lighthouse for today was the Bass River Lighthouse. The lighthouse was first lit in 1855 and sold to the Stone family in 1938. The Stone family turned it into the Lighthouse Inn. The lighthouse is still operational today with all the bells and whistles of a coastal resort hotel.
The long hard winter that the east coast experienced this year, has taken a toll on tourism in the area. It is still very cold here, and it is not expected to warm up into the upper 60's lower 70's for another week or more! The wind coming off the water doesn't help either........it is really cold! This is the end of May right? Brrrrrrrrr........
Tomorrow is another day, and we are looking forward to viewing several lighthouses in the area.
Nobska Lighthouse
Hyannis Lighthouse
Bass River Lighthouse
A Rose For My Sister!
This rose is for my sister who is housesitting, pool sitting and cat sitting!
It was in the garden at the Lighthouse Inn - Thanks Sis!
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