Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Things did not begin well for the Oregon lighthouse that came to ...

A look at the isolated, storm-battered lighthouse on Tillamook Rock. Tillamook Rock is home to the notorious "Terrible Tillie" lighthouse. Built in 1879, the lighthouse warned ships away from ...

CANNON BEACH, Ore. -- Despite the fame and numerous books written about her, much is still not known about "Terrible Tilly," the lighthouse perched precariously on a rock offshore of Tillamook Head.

The current owner of the lighthouse, built in 1881, has used it for decades to store cremated remains. Its new owners will decide its next chapter. By Christine Hauser See more of our coverage in your ...

The four men and one woman, age 29-58, had camped three nights on the exposed basalt outpost and spent their days cleaning up the stone fortress to ready it for sale. They also collected artifacts to ...

The Oregon Coast is home to some truly stunning lighthouses that tell stories of the sea and the rugged coastline. If you enjoy history, beautiful views, or just unique places to explore, these ...

The four men and one woman, age 29-58, had camped three nights on the exposed basalt outpost and spent their days cleaning up the stone fortress to ready it for sale. They also collected artifacts to ...

Oct. 26—Signing off from the station at Tillamook Rock Lighthouse on Sept. 1, 1957, keeper Oswald Allik made one last entry into his logbook before turning out the light for good. "Farewell, Tillamook ...

Waves crashing, kids laughing, and cheese in every flavor imaginable, welcome to the Tillamook. In early fall of last year, my family and I explored the Oregon Coast on a family trip. We were ...

The sea is a dangerous mistress, changing and untamable. Her storms have claimed ships and sailors by the score, making those stout enough to brave her temper a rare bunch. From the shores, jutting ...