What is a Lighthouse Challenge?
And other FAQs Q. What is a Lighthouse Challenge? A. A Lighthouse Challenge is an event in which participants are “challenged” to visit a fixed number of lighthouses and lighthouse-related sites in a given amount of time. At each stop they receive a souvenir and, if they complete all stops on the Challenge, they receive a special commemorative souvenir. The event generally includes extra activities, special guests, etc. Q. What group is running the Long Island Lighthouse Challenge? A. There is no single group organizing the event. It is a collaborative effort of all of Long Island’s historic lighthouse preservation and education groups. All involved groups have input and must agree on the details. While this might sound like a “design by committee” nightmare, the event is based on a successful core concept, and the involved groups are working with mutual respect and communication. Q. Who benefits from the Challenge? A. The idea is to benefit all the involved groups as equally as possib
