Haunted Yaquina Bay Lighthouse: Newport, Oregon

Discover the chilling legend of the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse! Built in 1871, this historic beacon fell into neglect and mystery. In 1915, a group of teenagers explored its eerie secrets, and one vanished without a trace, sparking ghostly rumors.
Since that night, visitors and locals have reported sightings of Muriel's ghost, from the lantern room to the shoreline. Is it real or folklore? Find out when you visit this enduring enigma.
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Adapted from the story, "The Haunted Lighthouse" by Lischen M. Miller in 1899.
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[@emilysnead7245]

My Grandparents lived in Newport and they took us there a handful of different times when I was a kid. I remember this story and it scared me as a kid. My husband and I went there the other day and a volunteer said they arent allowed to show that video anymore. Thanks for posting this! It's fun to see it again!

[@kathyhepler382]

Awesome video 📸. Thank you. Beautiful place. Interesting story!!!

[@dronebuzz]

Thank you Kathy! We love our Oregon coast and its many treasures! ;-) T

[@janepomeroy7820]

I loved this! Now I want to go there!

[@dronebuzz]

Well come on out! ;-)

[@mywhite2007]

This is literally a fictionally story. This was a short story written by Lischen Miller called The Haunted Light at Newport by the Sea. It was said to have been inspired to save this lighthouse from demolition due to it being out of commission. A quote from an article states, "The lighthouse was decommissioned just three years after it was built. It fell into disrepair and was nearly forgotten until a magazine writer gave it new life more than 20 years later." The writer herself says its fictional. I've been to this lighthouse as a scared kid and didn't get any weird or scary vibes.

[@dronebuzz]

Who really knows what or who lurks in the darkness? What starts out as ploy for attention sometimes gets more attention than humanly expected! ;-) Happy Coasting!

[@jmm1817]

Thanks for this video. It was very informative.

[@juliesnow56]

I grew up in troutdale Oregon, it's a 2 hour drive from Newport. I have been to that lighthouse, and the atmosphere in that lighthouse was very heavy and I had the feeling that something demonic was in that lighthouse.

[@dronebuzz]

Definitely has a spooky vibe - particularly at night! ;-)