The Hertz rent-a-car map that is provided with your vehicle, does not list Light Stations. Being fond of Lighthouses, I scouted out two. The first one being Ponce De Leon Inlet Light Station Museum on the southern most tip of Ponce De Leon Inlet or south of Daytona Beach.
The light of this 175 foot tower could be seen as far out to sea as 20 miles, using a 5 wick kerosene latern. Once the lighthouse was electrified and a 500-watt frosted bulb was used, the beacon could be seen 18 miles. There are 14 items of interest to experience, once you have paid your $5.00 entrance fee. The Lens Exhibit Building, was my favoriate. Photographing all these lenses with various angles of light producing vibrant colors, was a fun challenge. This lighthouse museum focused on how a lighthouse works, the men that kept it operating and their families.
The nature trail produced a young box turtle to photograph. Being true to the Inlet's first name "Mosquito Inlet", I didn't stay long.
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