When the Yaquina Head Lighthouse was lit for the first time in 1873, its purpose was to let mariners know where they were – a milepost of sorts at sea. Today, thanks to technology, a tower of light is hardly needed to show the way. And yet, Yaquina Head is not only a much loved fixture of the Oregon coast, but a relevant one, both an icon of navigational aid and a monument to another time. Read more at the link in our bio. #yaquinaheadlighthouse #yaquinalighthouse #yaquina #lighthouse #oregon #travel #traveloregon #theoregonian