In the winter the low tides occur only at night. This makes for interesting trips at very odd hours. In spite of storms and ever-changing driftwood, we have so far not missed a scheduled crew change. Once there, the keepers stay in the keepers house, a separate residence from the light building, built in 1904. It is fully furnished and all the keepers need bring is their food and clothing for the week.
Keepers have specific house and ground and lighthouse keeping duties.
In addition, they are expected to be tour guides for visitors. Most walked out, some came by boat and kayak, one group by seaplane. Our membership at present is over 450 adults from all over the United States and even some in Canada. We are presently booked through the year 1997. A fee is charged per person in order for us to maintain the facility to CG standards as required by our lease.