Lime Kiln lighthouse is located on the west side of San Juan Island, the largest island of the archipelago. The lighthouse gets its name from the lime kilns built nearby in the 1860s. Beginning operations in 1914, it was the last major light established in Washington. In 1985, the lighthouse and surrounding sea were dedicated as a whale sanctuary and research station for marine mammal scientists. (text-courtesy lighthousefriends.com) Photos by Bruce Robie

Cattle Point Light is located on the southern tip of San Juan Island. Though it may lack in structural appeal, it makes up for this shortcoming by surrounding itself with some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Washington State. The first navigational aid on the point was a lens lantern established in 1888. Photos by Bruce Robie.

WLA members attended a special Christmas event at Brown's Point Lightstation on Dec. 16, 2007. "Holiday Tea with Santa" included tours of the beautiful Keepers House, complete with caroling and a visit from Santa! (Photos by Bruce Robie)

The third WLA Membership Meeting/Banquet was held Nov. 03, 2007, at Lake Union, Seattle. The agenda included a presentation on the development and history of Lightships and service of the "Swiftsure" (LV No.83) Lightship, now located in Seattle. (Photos by Bruce Robie)

The fourth WLA Director's forum was held in Seattle's Discovery Park in Oct. 2007. This forums theme-Lighthouse Preservation, Interpretation, & Funding Resources. West Point Lighthouse was opened for tours. Photos by Bruce Robie