Cape Disappointment Lighthouse

The oldest lighthouse in Washington state, built in 1856, rests on Cape Disappointment, overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River. It was one of the first lighthouses scheduled for construction on the west coast.

Today the lighthouse is adjacent to Fort Canby State Park. An interpretive center in the park displays the original first-order Fresnel lens from Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. Tours are offered in the summer months.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6 Christmas Ships Parade Vancouver December 5 thru December 17 Holiday Barrel Tasting Walla Walla December 4 thru December 6 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7

Other upcoming events include: Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Holiday Home Tour Peninsula December 13 Holidays at the Beach Long Beach November 27 thru November 29 Winter Celebration Seattle December 21 thru December 30 Holiday Gallery Walk Fairhaven November 27 thru November 28