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 ...

RALEIGH, N.C. – About a decade ago, the Bodie Island Lighthouse was in rough shape. Filled with wasps, the stairs to the top wobbled and the glass in the lantern room was broken. Iron work had rusted ...

Both will be open to the public from April 19 through October 14. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has 257 steps from the ground to the balcony level, which is equal to climbing a 12-story building. The ...

DARE COUNTY, N.C. — So, just how fit are you? One way to find out while also enjoying a spectacular view, as well as appreciating a little history, is by climbing the Bodie Island Lighthouse, located ...

finds its minimal funding threatened. The lighthouse is in serious disrepair and is closed to the public for climbing. Recently, Senator John Edwards headed an effort that added $287,000 to the budget ...

For the first time ever, the Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for public tours. The structure was built in 1872 and has been closed for a $5 million renovation for the past four years. Years of ...

The Bodie Island Lighthouse is one of the last of its kind. And on Saturday, Nov. 12, the public is invited to help celebrate the tower's unique history at a free event. Situated just south of Nags ...

This Thursday Jan. 10, 2013 image provided by the National Park Service shows the renovated Bodie Island Lighthouse on North Carolina's Outer Banks. The Bodie Island Lighthouse underwent a three-year, ...