West Quoddy Head Light
Sitting on the furthest point east on the continental U.S., the West Quoddy Head Light is an iconic landmark of a dangerous coast.
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Sitting on the furthest point east on the continental U.S., the West Quoddy Head Light is an iconic landmark of a dangerous coast. Crested from volcanoes, the Quoddy Head is marked by cliffs, thick fog, and harsh storms. The light and fog cannon here are now closed, but the grounds are open to visitors to enjoy the stunning ocean views, and iconic red and white stripes of the West Quoddy Head Light.
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