Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Guided Tours (U.S. National Park Service)

Blue sky and black and white tower: visitors near the top of the Au Sable light tower on the cat walk.

NPS photo

Visitors on the Au Sable light tower

Au Sable Lighthouse Guided Tours (2007 information)

Au Sable Light Station tours are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, July 1 through August 21. (No tours on Monday and Tuesday.) Tours begin at noon and run through 5:30 p.m.

The 30-40 minute Park Ranger guided tour begins at the lighthouse east 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.

(pdf)

Park Ranger uses a white board to record children's ideas.

NPS photo

Park Ranger with youth

Summer Interpretive Programs (2007 information)

Join us for these exciting summer interpretive programs from July 1 - Labor Day.

2 p.m., Monday through Thursday: A Park Ranger provides a general Lakeshore overview and geology of the park on the Pictured Rocks Cruises.

8 p.m., Monday: Climate Change and the Lakeshore, Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater.

8 p.m., Tuesday: Exotic Species of the Lakeshore, Kingston Lake State Forest Campground picnic area.

8 p.m., Wednesday: Maritime History of the Lakeshore, Hurricane River Campground (lower) amphitheater.

8 p.m., Thursday: Nature Appreciation 101 - Tips and Tricks to Enjoy the Outdoors, Little Beaver Lake Campground amphitheater.

Lakeshore Interpretive Programs (pdf)

Special Programs (2007 information)

July 7, 7 p.m. - Dusty Fiddles at Miners Castle Information Center. Bring a lawn chair.

July 28, 7 p.m. - Reg Pettibone Native Dancers at Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater.

Return to top of page