Au Sable Lighthouse Guided Tours 

Au Sable Light Station tours are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, June 10 through September 15. 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.

To reach the Au Sable Light Station, take the trail east from the Hurricane River Campground. It is a three mile round trip hike. Bicycles and pets are not permitted.

Au Sable Lighthouse Guided Tours (2011) (pdf)
Au Sable Lighthouse via Altran van (2011) (pdf)

Summer Interpretive Programs - 2011

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Join us for these summer interpretive programs and activities - July 1 to Labor Day.

Sunday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Join a National Park Ranger on two cruises for narration about the Lakeshore on the return trip on the Pictured Rocks Cruises. 

Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  
Find the Roving Ranger at Sable Falls and the nearby Grand Sable Dunes.

Monday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A Park Ranger is roving at Miners Castle anxious to discuss climate change.

Monday, 7 p.m.
The Climes, They are a Changin'
Park Ranger led campground program. Meet at Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater.

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon  
Find the Roving Ranger at Miners Beach. 

Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Park Ranger is roving at Miners Castle anxious to discuss climate change.

Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Meet the Park Ranger at the Chapel/Mosquito trailhead for a guided hike to Mosquito Falls.

Wednesday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Mini Earth Science Programs
A game show with prizes. Meet the Park Ranger at the Miners Castle Information Center.

Thursday, 7 pm
River Ecology
Meet the Park Ranger at the Hurricane River picnic area for this campground program.

Thursday, 1-3 p.m.  
Junior Ranger Program for Kids 
Games, hikes and explorations with Ranger Dave.  Meet at the Lakeshore Sand Point Headquarters.

Thursday, 3 p.m.
Meet the Park Ranger at the Little Beaver Lake backpacker parking lot for a guided hike to Beaver Creek.

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Lumberjack History in the Kingston Plains.
Meet the Park Ranger at the Kingston Lake Campground picnic area (next to the boat ramp).

Friday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Join a National Park Ranger on two cruises for narration about the Lakeshore on the return trip on the Pictured Rocks Cruises. 

Friday, 2 p.m.
Meet the Park Ranger at the Sable Falls restroom for a guided hike to Sable Creek and the Grand Sable Dunes.

Friday, 7 p.m.
Meet the Park Ranger at the Hurricane River picnic for a guided shipwreck / beach walk.

Saturday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Join a National Park Ranger on two cruises for narration about the Lakeshore on the return trip on the Pictured Rocks Cruises. 

Saturday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Mini Earth Science Programs
A game show with prizes. Meet the Park Ranger at the Miners Castle Information Center.

Saturday, 7 p.m.
Exotic Invaders of the National Lakeshore
Meet the Park Ranger at the Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater to learn about threat to area ecosystems by introduced non-native species, and what you can do to help.

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