If you have looked through any photography magazine, Midwest Living magazine, or a standard wall calendar chances are you have seen some beautiful photographs of lighthouses. It turns out that the United States has more lighthouses than any other country and taking a vacation picture of them has nearly become a national pastime.
But lighthouses are not just something pretty to look at and take pictures of…
Did You Know…?
- - The very first lighthouse was built in the third century B.C. in present day Alexandria, Egypt, using a flame to alert ships they were entering a port.
- - The state of Michigan has 115 lighthouses on its Great Lakes, more than any other state in the US.
- - Becoming a lighthouse keeper was initially one of the first government jobs that women were allowed to have.
- - Dating back to the first century A.D., the “Tower of Hercules” in La Coruna Harbor in Spain is the oldest existing and functioning lighthouse.
This spring break, why not consider taking some vacation pictures from your favorite lighthouse. There are plenty all around the US, so chances are you don’t even have to drive very far…especially if you live in Michigan. Lighthouses make for a pretty cool photo opportunity, considering you don’t have to spend crazy amounts of money for the perfect personalized picture. You can find beautiful inspiration from lighthouses close by and not just where friends are posting on Instagram.
When you return from your vacation, remember that there is no better personalized gift or souvenir idea than one of our wooden frames at Gift Works Plus. Our photo frames are not just the typical picture frames you pick up at the store. They are engraved wooden frames that make for inexpensive customized gifts and unique vacation souvenirs
So have a great vacation/weekend/day-off and be sure to stop by GiftWorksPlus.com to frame your photo in a unique and personal way to keep your memories.
