"Every lighthouse is important. They hold so much history and beauty to behold. They bring joy to everyone who sees each lighthouse. Please save."

The construction on the Hughes House is coming along and it appears that it will be late August before it will be completed. We will let everyone know the opening date once it is finalized. It sure is wonderful to see the preservation of our beautiful historic sites.

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." We're just shy of a strong breeze 🚩 this morning so we will be keeping an eye on the wind speed for our visitors; 58°F at the tower; Cirrocumulus (Cc) blue on the cyanometer. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." A fresh northerly breeze at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; Solitude Blue on the cyanometer; 58°F at the tower. We are still under a tsunami advisory so please stay clear of the ocean and waterways until further notice. Our hearts go out to everyone affected and may recovery be swift. ⎈⎈⎈

"Dear Papa, this from the oldest functioning lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. It is also the most westerly point on the contiguous U.S [sic]. On our tour, we learned how every lighthouse has a unique signature light pattern. This one was 2 seconds of light separated by 18 seconds of dark. See you soon!"

A lovely morning to explore the tidepools to the North while the tide is low ~ just remember to respect the marine life and tidepool environments. Cape Blanco is a very special place and home to a diverse ecosystem of nature.

"Please save our history. Our beautiful country and history need to be saved"

Bluebird Sky 🪺 at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today. What a wonderful way to start the week. A steady gentle breeze (Beaufort force 3) with 20mph gusts; 59°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge. Navigating Ancient Mariner skies, 59°F at the tower. Have a wonderful Sunday. ⎈⎈⎈

"All lighthouses should be preserved. History is important!"

A light breeze (Beaufort force 2) from the North: "Wind felt on face; leaves rustle; wind vane moved by wind." ⎈⎈⎈

Cape Blanco Lighthouse ~ ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. Solitude Blue at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; a fresh northerly breeze (Beaufort force 5); 56°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Lighthouses are an essential part of history! This is my 4th visit ~ I'm from Boise, Idaho. I come to Oregon to see this lighthouse"

S. spathulifolium is our plant du jour today; it's the signature stonecrop of Cape Blanco and if you venture out on our trails now is the time to find it in bloom. Look for its silvery-blue foliage and bright yellow flowers.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." Another gorgeous day at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Cerulean Blue skies; a fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5); 56°F at the tower with dazzling 360° views. ⎈⎈⎈

Cape Blanco North ⎈⎈⎈

"Please save the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. It's an important piece of history, a great educational experience and it makes us think about what we need to do to make the coast more sustainable. Thanks."

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Love the days when the marine layer settles in behind the lighthouse ~ like poetry. Fittingly enough today we have Shakespeare Blue on the cyanometer with a moderate breeze from the North; 56°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"I grew up coming to this lighthouse w/my grandparents. They are no longer w/us and now I want to bring my grandchildren here! Please save the lighthouse and the road to get up here" ⎈⎈⎈

"Saving the ancient explorers and pioneers of the ocean!"

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Water Blue Skies; a moderate breeze (Beaufort force 4); and 55°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

If the wind holds steady, we're hoping to see more of the RC glider airshow that has been taking place out near the lighthouse gate the past couple of days. Quite a sight! ⎈⎈⎈

Pretty cool afternoon at Cape Blanco. The lighthouse gate parking lot was filled with RC glider pilots. ᯓ ✈︎ 💡♥️ ⎈⎈⎈

Artist Darren Evans watches the RC Glider Airshow up the lighthouse gate road. ⎈⎈⎈

"My husband and I got married here 3 years ago. It's amazing and we hold Cape Blanco very close to our hearts. ❤"

A shift in wind direction delivered a slight drizzle w/fog and the wind is still at Cape Blanco this Monday morning. Cirrus Blue (Ci) on the cyanometer; 61°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"The views are spectacular! If the lighthouse wasn't here, I wouldn't have seen the beautiful views! Every lighthouse is important." ⎈⎈⎈

Looking out towards Pioneer Terrace. ⎈⎈⎈

Amazing cumulus clouds surround the lighthouse today in all directions. What a beautiful place to be. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Today promises to be another Big Sky Day 🎨 out at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

"The lighthouse is a part of history! Preservation is a huge part of history for the younger generation. Please take the time to preserve this part of important history"

Rock Sea-Spurrey (S. rupicola) ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge. Pretty coral blue skies and a soft morning glow provide a painterly backdrop for the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Makes one want to set up an easel. A fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) and 55°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge. A gentle breeze from the north at Cape Blanco this morning, Beaufort force 3: "Large wavelets; crests begin to break; foam of glassy appearance; perhaps scattered white horses ~ Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; light flags extended"; 54°F and Solitude Blue at the lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"Save The Lighthouse to show the young how the ships navigate the water. Beautiful lighthouse."

The trees just north of the lighthouse have obviously seen some very windy days. Does anyone know the windiest gust ever recorded at Cape Blanco? ⎈⎈⎈

"This is a beautiful piece of history! Please save the lighthouse and surrounding structures."

Looks like a perfect day to explore the exhibits in our Interpretive Center such as this excellent diorama of the lighthouse grounds as it appeared ~1909 showing the two original lighthouse keeper dwellings. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge. The northerlies are picking back up again today; we are starting the morning with a fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) and Ice Blue on the cyanometer; 54°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

To whom it may concern, keep our history ALIVE". ⎈⎈⎈

We were greeted by a gift from our friend Grace who visited us over the weekend. Thank you for the beautiful handmade bookmarks to help Save Our Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." And after a very vigorous and rousing week of wind, we begin our Wednesday with light air (Beaufort force 1) from the NNE: "Direction shown by smoke drift but not by wind vanes" as evidenced by our anemometer. The sky is filled with morning fog and a motionless Water Blue. It's 54°F and peaceful at the lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

WOW. It is W-I-N-D-Y out at Cape Blanco this morning! Technically we are at a moderate gale 🚩 (Beaufort force 7) however the anemometer had an overnight max gust reading of 49mph when we arrived so we are pretty close to a gale at this point. 🚩🚩 "Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against the wind." Absolutely. ⎈⎈⎈

"Please save our American Heritage of the lighthouse at Cape Blanco — We need to remember those who came before us to create this great nation!"

"Good morning as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 30 to 40mph. No water in rain gauge." We are starting this Sunday morning with a moderate gale 🚩 (Beaufort force 7) from the north with trees in motion, Solitude Blue on the cyanometer; 52°F at the tower. This wind is not for everyone, so please bear this in mind if you are planning a trip out to Cape Blanco today. ⎈⎈⎈

"The Oregon Coast lighthouses are a constant beacon of inspiration for me and have been throughout my life. Cape Blanco is a stunning lighthouse and I would love to see it stand forever."

"This place is a little bit of magic and a lot of history. Keep the lighthouse alive!"

California Lady Beetle and L. didymum. 🐞❤

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge. A fresh breeze from the north this morning (Beaufort force 5), Azure Blue on the cyanometer; 52°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge. Another typical day in the life of a lighthouse keeper out at Cape Blanco today ~ starting the day off with a strong breeze 🚩 (Beaufort force 6) and Solitude Blue on the cyanometer; 50°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Cape Blanco is so important because places like these give us a glance into the past and stay connected to the important things in life. All lighthouses are important and need to be saved and restored! ❤"

"Please save the lighthouse!"

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Today's a great day to play "Where's The Lighthouse?" There is definitely no signs of summer around here this morning — it's like entering another world. Foggy Ice Blue skies; 54°F and a fresh breeze at our most westerly lighthouse. Have a great Thursday! ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." It is one of those rare still days out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Pale Cerulean Blue peeking through the early morning fog. ⎈⎈⎈

A light breeze (Beaufort force 2); sea conditions: "Small wavelets still short but more pronounced; crests have a glassy appearance but do not break"; 56°F at the tower. A perfect day to explore the natural surroundings of Cape Blanco State Park. ⎈⎈⎈

"Because history can't be replaced when lost." ⎈⎈⎈

Thanks to artist Randy Scholten for sending a couple of beautiful photographs of recent sunsets at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

Sunset at Cape Blanco by Randy Scholten. ⎈⎈⎈

"Disappointing we could not go in (the lighthouse). History is important and should be preserved"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 30 to 35mph. No water in rain gauge. Starting the day off with a moderate gale/near gale 🚩 (Force 7) on the Beaufort wind scale: "Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against the wind". ⎈⎈⎈

"I was lucky enough to go w/my parents now I take my children and have hopes my grandchild can enjoy the beauty".

Every place you look has a story to tell. ⎈⎈⎈

You can see the white horses forming when you look out from the north bluff and a single remaining building from the years when the grounds was once a USCG LORAN station. ⎈⎈⎈

Riding in on a fresh breeze into Oceana Blue skies at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse; A cool 52°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

WIND UPDATE: Just a heads-up that as of 1:30PM, the winds have increased substantially out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse 🌬️ ⎈⎈⎈

Giant Green Anemone

Ochre Sea Star

"As a visitor from the UK, the lighthouses on the Oregon Coast are a delightful attraction to visit".

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." Aaaaaah ... Cobalt Blue Skies, a fresh breeze, and 57°F at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse; We hope everyone enjoyed the Jubilee fireworks last night. And don't forget the Beach Clean Up is happening now. Thanks to everyone for doing their part to keep our beautiful oceans beautiful. We appreciate YOU! ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10 mph." All is calm at the lighthouse this morning; a gentle northerly breeze and smooth Navigator Blue; 56°F. If you want a quiet place to visit today after the parade and before the Jubilee festivities, come visit the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. We are OPEN until 3:30PM. Have a safe and pleasant 4th of July! ❤ ⎈⎈⎈

"As a professional PhD historian and a citizen, I value this site as part of our national heritage"

Rare Bird Notes ⎈⎈⎈

"We appreciate learning about our countries past & the folks that made our country what it is today — true pioneers. Thank you for the knowledgeable information"

Poster art by Darren Evans. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge. 🚩 Our strong breeze from the north continues (Beaufort force 6); 52°F; Solitude Blue on the cyanometer. ⎈⎈⎈

The Cape Blanco Greeting Center Gift Shop however is OPEN and we have informative exhibits and beautiful art on display. You might even find an agate. Come visit! ⎈⎈⎈

"Such an important and beautiful part of history! Please save the lighthouse!"

"Please save the Cape Blanco Lighthouse! I am a lighthouse lover and this is one of the most important and beautiful lights in Oregon. There is so much good history!"

Our Lois Miller bird for July is a selasphorus hummingbird, otherwise known as Rufous, Allen and Allieds. You can learn more at our "Diversity of Cape Blanco" project, a new annual tradition at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge." 🚩 Starting the morning off right with another strong breeze from the north (Beaufort force 6); 53°F; Coral Blue sky peeking through the morning clouds. ⎈⎈⎈