Grays Harbor Light stands in Westport, Washington, where it has guided mariners since 1898. Rising 107 feet, it ranks among the tallest lighthouses in the Pacific Northwest. The octagonal tower was built to mark the treacherous entrance to Grays Harbor, replacing earlier navigation aids that proved insufficient for the dangerous bar crossing. Its third-order Fresnel lens still casts an active beam visible for miles. The lighthouse is not open to public climbing, but visitors can view and photograph the tower from the surrounding Westport Light State Park. Golden hour on clear evenings produces the best shots against the coastal sky. Nearby, explore Westport’s charter fishing fleet, Westhaven State Park’s jetty walks, and the Westport Maritime Museum.

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