The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the nation's tallest brick lighthouse at 208 feet.

The lighthouse protected ships from running aground in what's known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic".

The lighthouse was moved 2900 feet inland back in 1999 to save it from the eroding beach.

Here is the original location of the lighthouse. It was built in 1870.

It's 268 steps to the top. We decided not to climb today.

The lighthouse was reopened to visitors on May 26, 2000. I was the first visitor to climb the light after it reopened. One advantage of being a reporter.

The two lighthouse keeper homes were also moved. One is now a museum.

It's been seven years since I've visted Cape Hatteras. The lighthouse may have moved, but very little else has changed.

Friends Dan & Randy from Washington, DC.