Au Sable Lighthouse Guided Tours 

Au Sable Light Station tours are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, June 3 through Labor Day. (No tours on Monday and Tuesday.) Tours begin at 11 a.m. and run through 5 p.m.

The 30-40 minute Park Ranger guided tour begins at the lighthouse front porch. Check with the Ranger for the next tour time. Tour fee is $3 for those 6 and older. Correct change is greatly appreciated.

Lighthouse visitors are reminded that the area includes very sandy soils, narrow sidewalks, and only the boathouse is accessible at ground level. The other buildings require climbing steps.

Au Sable Lighthouse Guided Tours (2009 info) (pdf)
Au Sable Lighthouse via Altran van (2009 info) (pdf)

Summer Interpretive Programs (2009 information)

Join us for these exciting summer interpretive programs from July 1 to August 29.



Wednesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Join a National Park Foundation interpreter on two afternoon cruises for narration about the Lakeshore on the return trip on the Pictured Rocks Cruises. 

Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Guided Dune Hike:  Meet Ranger Dave at the Log Slide information kiosk.

Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., Black Bear Program:  Meet at the Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater.

Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m., Junior Ranger Program:  Meet Ranger Dave at the Sand Point Marsh Trailhead.

Friday, 4-5:30 p.m., Ranger Led Hike: Hike from Hurricane River to Au Sable Point; meet at the picnic area footbridge.

Friday, 7-8 p.m., Lake Superior Fish: Meet at the Hurricane River Campground picnic area.

Saturday, 2-3 p.m., Lakeshore Geology: Meet at the Miners Castle Information Station.

Saturday, 7-8 p.m., Wolves of the Region:   Meet at the Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater.

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