• Lake Superior in a stormy mood. Photo copyright Craig Blacklock

    Pictured Rocks

    National Lakeshore Michigan

Guided Tours

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

Visitors on the Au Sable light tower

NPS photo

Au Sable Lighthouse Guided Tours

Au Sable Light Station tours are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, June 18, 2012, through mid September. 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.
 
Park Ranger uses a white board to record children's ideas.

Park Ranger with youth

NPS photo

Summer Interpretive Programs - 2012

Printable schedule

Join us for these summer interpretive programs and activities - June 18 to Labor Day.

Daily, 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

Daily (except Monday and Tuesday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Au Sable Light Station guided tours
30-40 minutes, $3 fee

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

Sunday, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Lost But Found, Safe and Sound
Evening mini-program at Woodland Park in Grand Marais

Sunday, 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Lakeshore Wilderness and You
Evening mini-program at Woodland Park in Grand Marais

Monday, 7 p.m.
Lakeshore Wilderness and You
Evening program at the Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater

Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Life's a Beech and Other Tales of Trees
Evening program at the Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater

Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Tips and Tricks to Explore the National Lakeshore
Evening program at the Hurricane River Campground picnic area

Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
Discovery Walk
Meet the Park Ranger at the Little Beaver Lake Campground boat ramp for a guided walk to Lowney Creek

Thursday, 3 p.m.
Discovery Walk
Meet the Park Ranger at the Chapel/Mosquito trailhead for a guided walk to Chapel Falls.

Thursday, 7 p.m.
Logging History
Evening program at the Kingston Lake Campground picnic area

Thursday, 7 pm
Lakeshore Wilderness and You
Evening program at the Twelvemile Beach Campground

Friday, 4 p.m.
Shipwreck!
Meet the Park Ranger at the Hurricane River Campground picnic area for a guided walk

Saturday, 7 p.m.
Pictured Rocks Forests and Wildfire
Meet the Park Ranger at the Twelvemile Beach Campground amphitheater

 

Return to top of page

  • Special Events Special Events

    are held throughout the year Read More

  • Volunteer opportunities Volunteer opportunities

    at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Read More

  • Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy

    All about Michigan lighthouses Read More

  • Lighthouses of Lake Superior Lighthouses of Lake Superior

    lights on the largest Great Lake Read More

Did You Know?

The Grand Sable Dunes are located just west of Grand Marais, Michigan, in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

The Grand Sable Dunes are a federally designated Research Natural Area. The five square miles of dunes are an unusual glacial kame terrace with overlying dunes caused by fluctuating lake levels over the centuries. The dunes are located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, near Grand Marais, Mich. More...