Lighthouses in this area were often built to warn mariners away from the dangerous shoreline that stretches from the Outer Banks of North Carolina
to the Lands End of Key West. These lighthouses stand as centerpieces of a varied and dynamic region, rich in characters, cultures and history. The
program highlights the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. / The shorelines of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan once included hundreds of lighthouses. This program features the lighthouses of the wild and remote Isle Royal National Park and those of the slightly more accessible Apostle Islands National Park.
See also http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/
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