{"id":80996,"date":"2026-08-07T04:46:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T08:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/?p=80996"},"modified":"2026-08-07T05:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:21:06","slug":"aug-7-26-lighthouses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/?p=80996","title":{"rendered":"AUG 7, 26.. LIGHTHOUSES.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Well ??<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Long Pause !!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Patti and I have our very own favorite lighthouse down in Lake Havasu City, Arizona..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80999\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2569.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2569.jpg 600w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2569-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81000\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2570.jpg 600w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2570-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81001\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2597.jpg 600w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DSCN2597-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81009\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20250118_144212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20250118_144212.jpg 338w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20250118_144212-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81010\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20250118_144706.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20250118_144706.jpg 338w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20250118_144706-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>So, it is not too &#8220;Far Fetched&#8221; that the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday attracted us is it?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-80992\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260806-220050_Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260806-220050_Chrome.jpg 274w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260806-220050_Chrome-244x400.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #0000ff;\">National Lighthouse Day shines a light on these iconic structures every August 7th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Because of their vital role in maritime safety, and their enduring beauty, lighthouses have captivated our hearts for centuries. Visit a local lighthouse, learn about its history, and if you are able, support preservation efforts to keep their stories alive.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>As the first President of the United States, George Washington signed the Lighthouse Act of 1789, which brought all existing lighthouses under federal control and established the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment. This act marked a pivotal moment in the nation&#8217;s commitment to maritime safety and the development of its coastal infrastructure, ensuring the continued operation and maintenance of these vital navigational aids.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>There are approximately 700 lighthouses across the United States. About 150 are still active as navigational aids. Many others are preserved as historical sites and museums, offering a glimpse into maritime heritage.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Just in case you want to read more, please click onto the below link..<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/national-lighthouse-day\/\">https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/national-lighthouse-day\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80994\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260806-220149_Chrome-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260806-220149_Chrome-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260806-220149_Chrome.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Oh! By The Way! <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Our above favorite Lake Havasu City Lighthouse in on the face of my Smart Phone!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81012\" src=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260807-010101_Gallery.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260807-010101_Gallery.jpg 208w, https:\/\/babakaps.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_20260807-010101_Gallery-185x400.jpg 185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>There you have it!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #0000ff;\"><em>Cap and Patti<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well ?? Long Pause !! Patti and I have our very own favorite lighthouse down in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.. So, it is not too &#8220;Far Fetched&#8221; that the below&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1598,1599],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lake-havasu-city-lighthouses","category-lighthouses"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=80996"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81016,"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80996\/revisions\/81016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=80996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=80996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/babakaps.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=80996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}