BREAKING NEWS
Be A Great Lakes Lighthouse Keeper!
The DNR wants you to be a Lighthouse Keeper
Posted: 01/28/2012
WXYZ - If you're ever had thoughts of living the dream of a more romantic era as a lighthouse keeper, perhaps your dreams can come true.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for people who want to work a couple of weeks as the lighthouse keeper for the Tawas Point Lighthouse this year.
This opportunity is on a volunteer basis.
Actually, you would have to pay $250 each week to use the living quarters, which includes 2 bedrooms and an updated kitchen and bath. But, you would have the chance to take care of the lighthouse, the museum gift shop and give tours.
About the only restrictions to become part of this program are that you have to be at least 18 years old and physically capable of giving the tours and performing the duties which include some maintenance and looking after the lawn. The program accepts singles and couples.
This idea has worked well in the past for those looking to take a different kind of vacation. You have the opportunity to view Lake Huron from a beautiful and unique perspective. Dates available usually fall between April until Christmas.
The lighthouse is located at the Tawas Pointe State Park and the recreation supervisor at the park, Chuck Allen, says, "The lighthouse has been in operation since 1876 and is one of only nine lighthouses on the Great Lakes with a working Fresnel lens and still an active aid to navigation."
You can get an application and find out more at: www.michigan.gov/tawaslighthouse ,or, by calling (989) 362-5658
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