Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge. What a difference a day makes! We're back to Solitude Blue on the cyanometer; a moderate northerly breeze (Beaufort force 4); and the accompanying fog has brought our temperature down to 56°F. ⎈⎈⎈

"I traveled here from Kansas and I never would have experienced such a beautiful, interesting, and informational place if the lighthouse lost funding. Please protect it!"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge. A beautiful start to Labor Day Weekend at our most westerly lighthouse. ⎈⎈⎈

"SAVE OUR LIGHTHOUSE."

Blue Jay Blue 🐦 peeking through beautiful mackerel skies and mare's tails; a light northerly breeze (Beaufort Force 2); 60°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

WEATHER UPDATE FROM THE CAPE BLANCO LIGHTHOUSE ☀️ "Update, the wind speed has stayed about the same, but blue skies have arrived." 🙂👍 ⎈⎈⎈

"Please save the lighthouse. It is stunning." ⎈⎈⎈

Many thanks to Jim Murray for a magnificent photo from 2019 showing the view looking up into the tower towards our lens room of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. We'll be adding this and a few select works to our "Save Our Lighthouse" ART WALL exhibit soon. ⎈⎈⎈

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge". Solitude Blue and a southerly gentle breeze (Beaufort Force 3); 60°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge ... one of the baby barn swallows (H. rustica) was peeking his head out this morning.🙂". Our resident barn swallows will be leaving their nest soon. ⎈⎈⎈

"Cape Blanco is the furthest west you can go in the lower 48 [sic]. Save History!"

Stratus (St) Blue on the cyanometer today; a lilting light breeze (Beaufort force 2) and 59°F at the tower. All is calm at the lighthouse on this foggy Thursday morn. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge.". More Solitude Blue skies out at Cape Blanco today; a moderate breeze and 58°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"This lighthouse is beautiful and part of this area's history. It is beautiful and deserves its repair!"

We had a special delivery from the Lifeboat Museum of a few sweet dioramas of Oregon Coast Lighthouses by coastie Warren Hulburt. These are the perfect addition to our "AtoN" exhibit currently in progress. You can see the entire collection by visiting each of our historic sites. ⎈⎈⎈

"We love lighthouse history." ... Agreed. ⎈⎈⎈

Another silvery sky and a fresh breeze at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse (Beaufort force 5 ... swiftly moving to 6 🚩 so remember you can call the Greeting Center Gift Shop for the latest wind report before venturing out. ⎈⎈⎈

Artist Darren Evans cleaning the Greeting Center Gift Shop windows. ⎈⎈⎈

In addition to our ongoing “AtoN” exhibit inside the Greeting Center Gift Shop, we thank our contributors to our quarterly and monthly publishing efforts for our WINDOW.SHOW. ⎈⎈⎈

Select articles from our newsletter. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph, No water in rain gauge." It's a silvery sky fresh breeze kind of morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse (Beaufort force 5); Water Blue and 58°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

We are having international day again. First two visitors were two bicyclists, one from Chile and one from Germany. A nice couple from India. But the best was a young lady from Bosnia. She set up an easel and started painting." It appears that International Lighthouse Day is becoming a regular event out at Cape Blanco. ⎈⎈⎈

Thanks to Docent John Williams for this update from the Greeting Center. We'll have to continue this tradition next year ~ of course, everyday is Lighthouse Day at Cape Blanco! ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." It's another foggy day at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. A steady Stratus (St) Blue on the cyanometer; a moderate breeze on the anemometer (Beaufort force 4); and 56°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Cape Blanco Lighthouse is a summer staple for our family! First lighthouse my daughter ever saw!!!"

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge." Where's the Cape Blanco Lighthouse? Starting the morning with dense fog and a strong breeze 🚩 (Beaufort force 6); 55°F at the tower; Stratus (St) Blue skies. ⎈⎈⎈

On days like today it makes you wonder if there will indeed still be a lighthouse when you reach the end of the lighthouse gate road. ⎈⎈⎈

"Please save this historical lighthouse for our children's children."

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." Pretty Pacifica Blue surrounding our favorite lighthouse today and not a cloud in the sky; a brisk fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) from the north; 56°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

We're getting a lot of new participants in our "Diversity of Cape Blanco" project and are nearing 2000 observations, many happening this summer since the project began. We sure appreciate everyone who cares about nature and our beautiful lighthouse as much as we do. Thanks for caring about Cape Blanco! ⎈⎈⎈

"It is an important historical landmark."

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." It's a beautiful Wednesday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse! Deep Opal Blue greeting our visitors at the lighthouse this morning; 58°F at the tower. We're starting the morning with a gentle drifting northerly breeze (Beaufort force 3). ⎈⎈⎈

"This lighthouse is part of history and brings uniqueness to the area. It is important to preserve it."

INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY 💡 ♥️ We would like to thank the young artist who left us a beautiful gift of art at the lighthouse on Sunday. We’re keeping it on our “Save Our Lighthouse” ART WALL for our 2025 Exhibit in progress. We get visitors at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse from all over the world … our guest log includes names from Italy, England, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Kurdistan, China … and that is just this week! We even had a visitor who hailed from “Cabo Blanco” (Majorca, Spain) … how cool is that! 🌎 🌍

Along with our "Save Our Lighthouse" postcards, we are receiving some beautiful contributions for our Fall exhibit, like these stunning photos from Kathey Johnson and Jack Orlove. Coming soon to our Greeting Center Gift Shop!

"This is a beautiful lighthouse & definitely needs to be preserved!"

It is going to be one of those rare warm and low wind days that we always tell people about when they get blown in the door at the lighthouse; come visit the Greeting Center Gift Shop today and bring your family and friends! ⎈⎈⎈

It's a simply beautiful Monday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. A gentle breeze from the southeast (Beaufort force 3); soothing Oceana Blue on the cyanometer; 66°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge". Another warm morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse starting the day at 64°F with an unusually light breeze (Beaufort force 2) from the northeast; ⎈⎈⎈

We're enjoying our famous 360° views on our way out to the Greeting Center Gift Shop. Come visit! 🎵 ⎈⎈⎈

Incremental Blue on the cyanometer provides the perfect backdrop. ⎈⎈⎈

"This lighthouse is a literal beacon on this foggy, windy portion of the coast. Please support the upkeep & preservation of this historic site."

Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. 1/5th of an inch of water in rain gauge". Winds from the north again this morning; 63°F at the tower ⎈⎈⎈

We recently received a very generous donation of $500 today at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse Greeting Center Gift Shop in honor of Bob and Joanne Mead (the donor's parents). Thank you so much for supporting this important part of history ⎈⎈⎈

"The furthest west and oldest running lighthouse in Oregon needs to be protected. Historical resources, such as this one, are ESSENTIAL to the community and to the State of Oregon. You can do the right thing."

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge". Stratus Blue skies out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; a light southeasterly breeze; 59°F; and J. vulgaris blooming near the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Cape Blanco is a historical, beautiful, magical place! Save the lighthouse!"

Coyote Brush (B. pilularis) ⎈⎈⎈

The Coyote Brush (B. pilularis) is in full bloom now at Cape Blanco. Along the Pacific View Trail there is a dwarf variety that has adapted to the frequent high winds out at Cape Blanco.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge". Pretty Blanco Blue in our Pacific Northwest skies today blending with the billowy windswept clouds; a moderate to fresh breeze and 58°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"It should be saved because shipwrecks don't happen as much" ⎈⎈⎈

Starting the morning at the top of the moderate breeze scale (Beaufort force 4); should be a fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) by the time I update this keeper's log; a consistent Coral blue on the cyanometer; 57°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." A mellow misty morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse; a moderate breeze (Beaufort force 4); Link Water Blue on the cyanometer and 56°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

The lighthouse seems to glow in the early light ... we sure miss being greeted by the glistening fresnel lens! ⎈⎈⎈

"Very interesting piece of history that should be valued!"

"Cape Blanco Lighthouse should definitely be preserved. Sooo much history! Sooo much natural beauty and land!"

We have a hazy fresh shade of Birefringence Blue surrounding the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today, peeking through the morning layer of clouds. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge." Another early fresh breeze 🚩 (Beaufort force 6); 53°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 25 to 30mph. No water in rain gauge." Oh my, it is a beauty day at Cape Blanco ... one of those days you can't decide where to start focusing your gaze first. We're kicking off the day with a strong breeze 🚩 (Beaufort force 6); Incremental Blue on the cyanometer; 56°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

And to top it off, our favorite stand of L. maximum is in full bloom. Come visit! ⎈⎈⎈

"As the oldest standing lighthouse in our state, Cape Blanco is a key part of the history of maritime trade so fundamental to our state. It is the westernmost part of the continental U.S. (sic) and a powerful symbol of Oregon. Please preserve this vital part of our state heritage" ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." A fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) and Tidepool Blue on the cyanometer this morning; a nice and cool 56°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"To whom it may concern. I am from Colorado in Denver and the Mountains. On my trip down the Oregon Coast, I visited Cape Blanco and it was remarkable. The views and location are amazing. The lighthouse brings a sense of history and heritage. I would love to experience the lighthouse more directly. Funding of repair would (help) for a deeper appreciation of the Coast"

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." Happy National Lighthouse Day from all of us at Cape Blanco! We're starting the day off with a northerly fresh breeze, Dreamy Pacifica Blue Skies, and 58°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Cape Blanco Lighthouse is so important for history and for the people."

The summer wildflowers are in full bloom right now ~ spotted some H. bigelovii (Bigelow's Sneezeweed) on the north trail. A simply lovely hike with a perfect view of ... ⎈⎈⎈

"The Best Lighthouse." ⎈⎈⎈

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." It certainly has been on the warm side the past couple of days at the lighthouse ~ Higher temps with 67°F at the tower and a light southerly breeze certainly factor into the mix; Stratus Blue on the cyanometer. ⎈⎈⎈

Art by Darren Evans. Poster Design by Rebecca Malamud-Evans. Music by The Allen Giardinelli Trio. ⎈⎈⎈

Sixes River Wild Blackberry Cheesecake. ⎈⎈⎈

The Allen Giardinelli Trio ⎈⎈⎈

The Allen Giardinelli Trio performs in front of Lifeboat #36498 at the 21st Annual Picnic in the Park for U.S. Coast Guard Day and Lighthouse Day at the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. ⎈⎈⎈

What a beautiful day for jazz at the Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum in honor of US Coast Guard Day and Lighthouse Day! ⎈⎈⎈

Coastguardsman Bill McNeil presents the colors at the 21st Annual Picnic in the Park in celebration of US Coast Guard Day and Lighthouse Day. ⎈⎈⎈

It's a lovely Monday at the lighthouse; Navigator Blue on the cyanometer; a moderate breeze and 61°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

"Ever since I visited Cape Blanco, I have been unable to get it out of my mind ... If I was as rich as (insert name here), perhaps I would sink a chunk of my wealth into your organization, or whichever organization is currently responsible for keeping this place open. Of all the lovely things we saw and did on our vacation, it keeps rising to the top. Since I am not a resident of Oregon, and I believe I am understanding that this is a state park, I don’t know of anything I could do to champion a cause for redeeming the Cape Blanco area. However, if there is anything I can do “from a distance” to speak a word, or some positive and meaningful action on its behalf, I would be glad to. Being the westernmost tip, and with a greater than 180 degree view of the Pacific Coast, it is by nature a very distinctly beautiful place."

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Northerly fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; Cobalt blue and mackerel skies; 60°F at the tower. ⎈⎈⎈

Looks like it will be a beautiful afternoon for our 21st Annual Picnic in the Park in honor of U.S. Coast Guard Day and Lighthouse Day. See you at 1PM at the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. ⎈⎈⎈

"We should preserve our heritage!!"

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. No water in rain gauge." Northerly fresh breeze (Beaufort force 5) at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today; Azure blue skies peeking out above the marine layer; 57°F at the tower. Tomorrow is our 21st Annual Picnic in the Park in honor of U.S. Coast Guard Day and Lighthouse Day celebrated annually at the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. ⎈⎈⎈

"Saving history! If we don't remember the work that built our country and share it with the next generation they will not know history and where they came from. Please save the lighthouse!"

Our bird(s) of the month are a Common Merganser (female and juvenile) and although we haven't captured a vocalization yet with our Birdweather station this is a resident species in the area. We'll indeed post a note here when we do. The beautiful photograph of the Merganser creche is from the Lois Miller archive. 🎵

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." What a refreshing first day of August with a fresh northerly breeze at the lighthouse; Light Steel Blue on the cyanometer; 56°F at the tower.

"It is a no brainer! It is beautiful and our collective history — Please help!"