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By ShermansTravel Editorial Staff for MSNBC
 Guiding ships into port was just the beginning for these landmark lighthouse hotels. In their current incarnation as unusual – and in some cases quite plush – hotel rooms, they're helping travelers steer clear of a rough night's sleep.
Our top 10 lighthouse hotels span perilous harbors across the U.S. (did you know there are approximately 700 lighthouses in the U.S. alone?), the UK, Europe, South America, and New Zealand.
While modern technology (radar and GPS) has made their original job less essential, their second shift as a storied keep means visitors can learn firsthand how they work (most on our list are still operational, thanks to automated systems) and about their stormy pasts (some have been working the fog for over a century).
Climb the narrow spiral stair, watch the light beam across the sea, and spend the night in an iconic tower – then and always the universal symbol for safe harbor.
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 Local artists, whose work has been inspired by the Oregon coastal region, will share their techniques and their visions during the fourth annual Fall Creek Festival Nov. 6, 2010 at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center near Alsea.
“This is a unique opportunity for people to see nature and the natural world through the eyes of an artist, and to then create a piece of art that reflects their own perspective,” said Joseph O’Neil, OHRC senior technician.
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Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge protects the largest remaining tidal salt marsh within the Coquille River estuary.
Located near the mouth of the Coquille River, it is an oasis for migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, coho salmon, and threatened and endangered species including Bald Eagle and California Brown Pelican.
The refuge encompasses 889 acres and is composed of two units: Bandon Marsh and Ni-les'tun. Salt marsh restoration projects (schedule for 2010) on the Ni-les'tun Unit will benefit fish and wildlife species and protect cultural resources.
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NELSCOTT REEF GREEN LIGHT FOR MASSIVE SWELL
Swell forecast at 20'+ @ 16-18 Seconds
Nelscott organizers have given the green light for the 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic. The event will run on Tuesday, November 2nd under what looks to be the biggest conditions for a Nelscott Event ever.
Conditions forecast for Tuesday are for light and variable winds, and very large surf. If the system continues to develop as expected, swell should be 21'+ at 16-18 seconds. That is quite a bit larger than previous years. The largest swell that the event has run in was 17' @ 17 seconds, which produced waves in the range of 30-40'+.
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The 9th Annual Festival will be held On The Beautiful Oregon Coast in Florence, Oregon at the Florence Events Center
Two Days of top American Folk Artists
The festival helps to bring folk music into our local schools and provides free Kid's Koncerts for local school children. It includes craft demonstrations, art and craft booths, food, jam sessions and workshops. Admission to the craft fair is free. Daily performances (included in festival daily admission) include top folk performers from across the US.
Don't miss the Youth Folk Music Talent Competition (Saturday at 4pm) where NW youth compete for prizes and the chance to open for Chad & Jeremy Saturday Night...
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