Author Archives: Allan Wood

About Allan Wood

A former college educator and course developer in digital media and business for many years, Allan currently enjoys his other passion of researching and writing about New England lighthouses, maritime history, and coastal folklore. He has written and published books on these subjects and has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England. Allan has also created a comprehensive New England lighthouse tourism website at NELights.com to share. He lives near the small coast of New Hampshire and enjoys traveling with his wife Chris.

Lobster Trap Holiday Trees on New England Seacoast

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Allan Wood

The Tradition of Building Lobster Trap Holiday Trees Near Lighthouses on New England’s Seacoast Over the past decade, a new tradition has sprouted along the New England seacoast. Coastal communities are engaged in friendly competition in building holiday Christmas trees … Continue reading →

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