The observation deck encircles the lighthouse’s light itself, which continues to function as a navigational aid. The original Fresnel lens, a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering, transforms a ...

Chester in Nova Scotia is the kind of seaside village that feels worlds away with its elegant homes trimmed with hydrangeas, ...

Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod, and it looks every bit the part of a stress-free haven. The historic village center features buildings that have watched over the town since the 1600s. Shady ...

Just after sunset, Saturn hangs in the southern sky, a warm, steady point of light that’s easy to spot even from the backyard. Later tonight, Jupiter rises in the east and becomes the brightest object ...