DSC08013 Martha's Vineyard - Gay Head Light
Atop the cliffs is the Gay Head Light. Completed in 1799, it is the only working lighthouse on the Island. There are a total of five lighthouses here. Through the years, storms have taken its toll on the cliffs. In order to save the lighthouse from falling into the water, the decision was made to move it in 2015. They were able to move it back by 150 feet. They are hoping to get at least 150 more years at the new location. You can take a tour up the stairs to the top and into the light. There have been several weddings at the lighthouse as well. From standing on the lookout across from the lighthouse, you can get a picture of the red light as it comes around. One light is white, the other red. It overlooks the beautiful clay cliffs at Aquinnah. The colors are greys, yellows, reds and several other colors mixed in between. The colors are the most vibrant after a rain. At the foot of the cliffs are the aqua colored waters of Moshup’s Beach.
DSC08013 Martha's Vineyard - Gay Head Light
Atop the cliffs is the Gay Head Light. Completed in 1799, it is the only working lighthouse on the Island. There are a total of five lighthouses here. Through the years, storms have taken its toll on the cliffs. In order to save the lighthouse from falling into the water, the decision was made to move it in 2015. They were able to move it back by 150 feet. They are hoping to get at least 150 more years at the new location. You can take a tour up the stairs to the top and into the light. There have been several weddings at the lighthouse as well. From standing on the lookout across from the lighthouse, you can get a picture of the red light as it comes around. One light is white, the other red. It overlooks the beautiful clay cliffs at Aquinnah. The colors are greys, yellows, reds and several other colors mixed in between. The colors are the most vibrant after a rain. At the foot of the cliffs are the aqua colored waters of Moshup’s Beach.