Long Island Lighthouse at Montauk Point, NY

This photo was taken in the late Spring approximately 11 years ago. Unless I am mistaken, I think Ian was staring at a butterfly.
It is 137 steps to the top of the lighthouse, but oh so worth it. The view is spectacular. For me, the lighthouse at Montauk point is Long Island's ultimate landmark. Not only is it the oldest lighthouse in New York State, it was also authorized under one of the United States Founding Fathers Presidents, George Washington in 1792.