Salal (Gaultheria shallon) is currently in bloom along the coastal trail. Late summer/fall will bring the purplish/blue/black berries. A favorite treat of the birds at Cape Blanco.

"Cape Blanco is so beautiful and has so many sites"

Good morning as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. Pretty view of the marine layer this last day of May; Navigator Blue on the cyanometer. 59°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse with a fresh breeze from the North.

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." A moderate northerly breeze at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse with dazzling, clear Oceana Blue skies.

"Donate to save the Cape Blanco Lighthouse!"

The ocean of foxglove (D. purpurea) near the Hughes House is another lovely sight to see along Cape Blanco Road. Cape Blanco is a unique and endangered coastal prairie ecosystem that we treasure along with our beautiful historic lighthouse.

Good morning, as of 9:23am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge. Fog/heavy mist, no rain as of yet." 57°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and a light southerly breeze. Solitude Blue on the cyanometer.

Cape Blanco Lighthouse Sunset in May 2023. Photo by Rebecca Malamud-Evans. ⎈⎈⎈

"This lighthouse and Cape Blanco is my favorite spot on the Oregon coast. It's the reason I keep coming back and spending my money in Port Orford and Bandon. Also, history needs to be honored. It's irreplaceable and worth saving. This lighthouse is the best one on the coast, and I miss seeing the lens so very much ..." 🎵 "It was very pretty"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." A light southeasterly breeze and a water blue sky; 55°F this morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse.

Giant horsetail is a beneficial plant easy to spot along the lighthouse gate road.

The wind is about the same, but the clouds are starting to clear up nicely.👍

"I remember coming here ~30 years ago as a child, now I get to bring my son...though the road here seems a bit more treacherous now!"

What a beautiful day it is turning out to be. Come visit the Cape Blanco Lighthouse!

Did you know Cape Blanco is a unique and endangered ecosystem - the coastal prairie? We love our endangered lighthouse just as much as the beautiful natural area that surrounds it 💡❤ Both are coastal treasures.

A little rain certainly doesn't keep the photographers away and it brings a new wildflower every morning. Today's is the Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense).

It's a drizzly Oregon southern coast kind of morning with a northerly light breeze; 54°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"It's a piece of American history and Oregon! My boyfriend and I are taking our first vacation and stopped at Cape Blanco specifically. It's beautiful here and should be more well known!"

Good morning as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." An ocean of stratocumulus clouds above the lighthouse today could make for an interesting sunset before day's end; 56°F at Cape Blanco with a gentle southerly breeze. ⎈⎈⎈

"The Cape Blanco Lighthouse is a historic site that is one of the most beautiful sites on the Oregon Coast. Don't let this beauty be neglected. Save the lighthouse!"

We're capturing the beauty of Cape Blanco with the "Diversity of Cape Blanco" project at iNaturalist.

Bellis perennis (English Daisy) at the base of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse.

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge. It's Memorial Day weekend at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Bluebird skies 🪺 55°F and a gentle to moderate breeze from the North. What a beautiful place to remember, learn about history and make new memories with your family and friends.

"Beautiful & unique. It is always great to learn about each lighthouse & how it is able to help ships stay away from the dangerous shores. Loved it!"

So many wildflowers to enjoy this time of the year on your way to the lighthouse. This beauty is Footsteps-of-Spring.

"Cape Blanco Lighthouse is full of memories for me. The wide, sweeping views off of the Cape and the beautiful windblown coast has been so beautiful each time I've visited for decates. Please treasure the light!"

Good morning as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. Cerulean Blue on the cyanometer today; a fresh NNE breeze and 55°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Shakespeare Blue peeking through the stratocumulus layer today brings inspiring views. 57°F at the lighthouse with a gentle northerly breeze. We sure appreciate all of the support people are showing to save our lighthouse. Come by and visit, drop us a note or send us your favorite photo of Cape Blanco. Every little bit helps! ⎈⎈⎈

"Hi, Thanks for having all this cool history with a person to tell us about everything. I enjoyed my trip there and learning how hard it was to keep lights on for our ships" 🎶 "Historical value is so important. Hope you get the funding to fix the road ASAP."

You can also donate at saveourlighthouse.net ⎈⎈⎈

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica, Juvenile) by Rebecca Malamud-Evans. The barn swallow is a frequent and highly visible visitor during the Spring migration and Summer season at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

There are at least three different species of lupine that grow at Cape Blanco. This is Seashore Lupine (Lupinis littoralis) spotted right along the lighthouse gate road. Check out our "Diversity of Cape Blanco" project to learn more ⎈⎈⎈

"Thank you so much for maintaining this piece of Oregon heritage and culture. I'm so proud of our state — we are fortunate to have so much beauty and it is our responsibility to take care of it. Keep up the good work and save our lighthouse!" 🎶 "Cape Blanco is beautiful! Historic monuments like this should always be saved. Cape Blanco is also home to many plants and animals. By saving it, we save their lives too!"

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. Around 1/10th of an inch of water in rain gauge." Pretty deep and clear Oceana Blue skies at the lighthouse today; 52°F and a fresh northerly breeze. ⎈⎈⎈

Water Blue (2) on the cyanometer today which is appropriate given the fresh morning drizzle. No water in the rain gauge yet. South easterly moderate breeze and 51°F at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

Prolific heracleum max and horsetail on the north bluff - we sure could use more growing on the south bluff of Cape Blanco Road. ⎈⎈⎈

Spotted some red clover and Pineapple Weed on the way to the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"I have been traveling to Cape Blanco since I've been a little girl. I have so many fond memories of this lighthouse & walking up the staircase to the top. I was fortunate enough to marry my best friend here this weekend (2024) & I hope to make many more memories here with our future family one day. Please save this special treasure!"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." Dense stratocumulus patterned clouds in the sky today; 58°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse with a light breeze. The mornings are generally warmer out here under a blanket of cloud cover. Enjoy your Sunday! ⎈⎈⎈

"What a treasure! Please save it. Such a beautiful spot which can be enjoyed by so many people!"

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Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. Rain showers, no water in rain gauge as of yet." A uniform Stratus Blue (3) in our Cape Blanco skies today; 54°F at the lighthouse with a gentle northerly breeze. ⎈⎈⎈

"There is so much history, love and hope within the lighthouse. Lighthouses are such a beautiful part of history. Visiting lighthouses is often our favorite Road Trip activity! Save our lighthouses! ❤" 🎶 "Because preserving history is n͟e͟c͟e͟s͟s͟a͟r͟y͟."

UPDATE, 10:26AM: That didn't take long ... "The wind speed is around the same, but the weather has cleared up nicely.🙂" ~ It looks like it will be a beautiful day at the lighthouse! ⎈⎈⎈

Osprey is our bird of the month according to our Lois Miller Calendar. We're keeping an eye (and a bioacoustic ear) out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"Save Cape Blanco Lighthouse! A priceless treasure deserves care & love so that it can be protected for future generations!" 🎶 "Cape Blanco is beautiful! We enjoy the visit!"

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Layered alto-level and strato-level cumulus clouds making some lovely patterns in our Dazzle Blue sky today; 55°F this beautiful morning. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Shakespeare Blue Skies;a moderate to fresh northerly breeze; 52°F. May is a month for good news at our most westerly continually operating lighthouse ~ Pacific High School will be doing a story on Save Our Lighthouse as an upcoming feature in their monthly newspaper, "Jolly Roger". Alright!!! ⎈⎈⎈

"Cape Blanco is very beautiful + historic + should be saved! 🙂"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." Solitude Blue on the cyanometer today and the winds are practically at a standstill (we are known for our high winds, but we really do have all kinds of weather out here. Honest!). It's now 53° at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"If this was NOT open, we would not even know about the lighthouse."

Photograph by Rebecca Malamud-Evans.

Needle Rock and the failing Cape Blanco Lighthouse Gate Road.

Lupine in bloom at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse 💡💜

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 14 to 20mph. Max wind gust overnight was 63mph. Wow! It is indeed amazing how the winds can change out at Cape Blanco. Always remember to call the Greeting Center Gift Shop in advance if the winds are high in the AM. The winds were about the same this time yesterday as they are today. ⎈⎈⎈

A full 5 inches of water in rain gauge (!) at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

"The historical & cultural places need to be saved for all generations. These important historical places are a part of understanding the world around us." 🎶 "Please save the Cape Blanco Lighthouse! This is a wonderful historic and heritage site, and a treasure for our state."

A strong breeze out at Cape Blanco today, although you can get a break in the wind if you a standing in just the right spot. .1" in the rain gauge. ⎈⎈⎈

The wind tracker at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

"What a beauty! I would hope and pray that saving this lighthouse, along with its history is a priority so my 10-month-old grandson in Corvallis can visit one day!" 🎶 "Please save the lighthouse! An important part of history!"

The wildflowers are definitely showing their pretty faces for Mother's Day. There's no place we'd rather be. ⎈⎈⎈ This is Monkey flower.

Wild Iris. ⎈⎈⎈

Cinquefoil. ⎈⎈⎈

Wild Cucumber. ⎈⎈⎈

Wild Strawberry. ⎈⎈⎈

Acaena (biddy biddy) ⎈⎈⎈ This one is a listed weed in Oregon and a potential problem for the native plants at Cape Blanco.

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge. Looks like the fog might overtake us up here soon. ⎈⎈⎈

Aaaaaaah ~ There is nothing quite like a foggy day at Cape Blanco especially with minimal wind. A shift in wind direction (SE) today and an increase in temp at 56°F. A perfect day to visit the lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"Please keep this beautiful place OPEN" 🎶 "Lighthouses are beautiful and are the perfect mix of history and safety. Greetings from the Dutch Lighthouse Society."

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge. We're at the high end of a fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5); 52° this morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

Patchy altostratus clouds are averaging a Pale Cerulean this morning (10 on the cyanometer) ⎈⎈⎈

"It [is] a fun piece of Oregon history" 🎶 "This lighthouse is so unique. The oldest lighthouse on the westernmost tip of the Oregon Coast. Spectacular view! What a special place worth preserving. Thank you for all you are doing to preserve Cape Blanco Lighthouse."

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. Incremental Blue (29) and a fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5); 49° this morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"Yes always save history" 🎶 "A beautiful stop with so much information and history. A perfect place for us to visit with our pups. Such an incredible place. 🐶"

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge. Taking a deep dive into Cerulean Blue (25) at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today. It's one of those rare gentle breeze days with a northerly "max gust" of 14mph. ⎈⎈⎈

"Please save the lighthouses on the Oregon Coast. I was here a few years ago when the lighthouses were operating. I was in awe of the majestic structure. I live in Las Vegas and have spent a week visiting the lighthouse. I was very saddened that Cape Blanco is not in full operation. Please save the lighthouses!" 🎶 "The Langlois Lighthouse is an important part of the Curry County community. It is a necessary part of our history and tourist community."

Good morning! Wispy cirrus clouds and Oceana Blue skies surround the Cape Blanco Lighthouse this lovely day. Hoping to spot a "mare's tail" before day's end. ⎈⎈⎈

"White horses" on the horizon thanks to a fresh breeze with an overnight gust 🌬️ of 44mph according to our trusty anemometer. ⎈⎈⎈

"We barely made it in time to see the last lighthouse on our trip and it was the most stunning in the State! We love the Cape Blanco Lighthouse ❤" 🎶 "This is the kind of history that needs to be saved! Beautiful space and lovely people" ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge. ~ A fresh northerly breeze out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; 49°F with Bluebird Skies to the West 🪺. ⎈⎈⎈

"To those who have the power, please save the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. It is a very special place that our family has enjoyed for 31 years. History matters, and this lighthouse shares its knowledge with the thousands of visitors each year." 🎶 "Brought our family over 10 years ago — so sad that so much repair is needed. A treasure for all!"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. A trace (less than 1/10th of an inch) of water in rain gauge. ⎈⎈⎈

A stunning day at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse this morning; Azure blue skies (cyanometer 19) and a moderate breeze (beaufort 4) ⎈⎈⎈

"IT'S REALLY COOL." 🎶 "It is important to save the lighthouse for the historical value. It is also a beautiful lighthouse that should be around for future generations. We love to visit ALL the lighthouses on the coasts!"

"The history is so amazing." 🎶 "It's important because the memories you can make with family will always be with you and I hope it reopens to take my family in the future here for these memories." ⎈⎈⎈

Calm and cool Stratus (St) Blue on the cyanometer promising a 30% chance of rain to aid our Spring gardening efforts. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. Intermittent fog and light showers. No water in rain gauge as of yet." A moderate breeze (Beaufort Force 4) hailing from the Southeast ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge. We have achieved Bluebird Skies out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse on this beautiful May Day 🪺 ⎈⎈⎈

"The historical value of a priceless piece of Oregon is worth saving. Thank you for your consideration." 🎶 "Beautiful view and lighthouse. Thank You. Goodbye."