The Island Packet

The end of a (plaid) era: Hilton Head lighthouse’s red stripes return after Heritage

The iconic Harbour Town lighthouse is no longer sporting its RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing plaid stripes. On Wednesday, crews removed the vinyl from the lighthouse’s stucco walls, bringing the ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Outside/Inbox: Why are so many lighthouses painted red?

Marina Henke: Beyond making for dashing gift-shop keychains, the reason for this popular hue is two-fold. First is that the color red often helps lighthouses stay visible. To be seen, after all, is ...
The Island Packet

More than a half mile of vinyl made Hilton Head's lighthouse plaid. Here's how they did it

Hilton Head’s Harbour Town lighthouse got a new look this week. Its familiar candy stripes have been replaced by the traditional plaid of RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing to celebrate the golf ...
WRAL

Over 150 years old: Historic Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing this weekend

MANTEO, N.C. — The Bodie Island Lighthouse, recognized by its unique horizontal black and white stripes, will open for climbing this year beginning Friday, April 19. Climbing tickets go on sale at 7 a ...