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3 Month Membership Get to the Point - Tawas Point! Standard $125 website: Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse & (989) 545-1421 24 Hour $145 www.tawaslighthousefriends.com P.O. Box 152, East Tawas, MI 48730 SilverSneakers Fitness Program accepted. SUMMER STAFFED BUSINESS HOURS Monday-Friday 8 AM-7 PM Welcome to Tawas Point State Park! Saturday 8 AM-2 PM • Sunday 9 AM-2 PM huronsports.net On behalf of the park staff, visitors and has both educa- I’d like to welcome you to the tional and historical signifi- 183-acre park that provides cance. Resident lighthouse family fun and recreation on keepers provide informative and Tawas Bay. tours and the Friends of Tawas The shaded forest, and the Point State Park offer informal clear waters that surround Ta- visits on Tuesdays during the was Point State Park are always summer months. welcoming and we hope that Tawas Point State Park is you enjoy your stay, whether also on an important bird mi- (989) 362-0464 you are here for two hours or gration corridor. Each spring 1190 W. Lake St., Tawas City, MI Expires Aug.1, 2021 two weeks. and fall thousands of birds Often referred to as the stop to rest and refuel as they Cape Cod of the Midwest, the fly the coastline going north or point’s consistent winds, clear south. Even the federal endan- WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A GYM waters, and abundant sandy gered piping plover is known to beaches make Tawas Point breed on our park shores. State Park an amazing destina- One of the most unique fea- tion. Tawas Point State Park tures about Tawas Point is the Micah Jordan offers a wide variety of activi- geological shifting. The point Park Supervisor BICYCLE REPAIR ties from camping, biking, hik- looks different from year to Keep in mind this year is ing, birdwatching, swimming, year, it can gain land one year that the State of is and kiteboarding. We encour- and then lose land the next. still following covid 19 pro- age you to engage in as many Currently with all the high-wa- tocols. Please social distance activities as possible during ter Tawas Point has lost several while you are in the park as your stay. acres and water has infiltrated well as wear masks in all State With 193 modern campsites, into places that have not seen buildings. Some amenities are Basic Tune-up four cabins plus a yurt, and water in a very long time. Ta- $ not available in the park such starting at 35 eight ADA sites, Tawas Point was Point in its entirety offers as drinking fountains and dish State Park is a high-demand visitors a tremendous oppor- washing stations. For specifics and popular camping venue. tunity for education related to on covid 19 protocols and in- Campers enjoy the experience geological change and coastal formation contact the park at of being surrounded by water dynamics. 989-362-5041. Major Tune-up and the rare opportunity to see Some other amazing oppor- I truly hope you enjoy your starting at $55 the sunrise and sunset over Ta- tunities at Tawas Point State visit, and that you make lasting was Bay from one location. As Park are its many available memories along the way! Now Tawas Bay Weather you will come to find, photo beaches for swimming. Visi- get out there and enjoy the park opportunities abound. tors will find boardwalks in – there is a lot waiting for you Station and Webcams O’BRIEN WATERSPORTS One of the main attractions several areas to improve acces- to discover! Need a quick update on the is the Tawas Point Lighthouse. sibility. There is even a desig- weather forecasts, current Tubes / Floats / Wetsuits / Lifejackets It is a popular destination for nated Pet-Friendly Beach! radar, fishing conditions, Bike Cleaning $15 Tawas Point State Park has a water levels, fuel prices and Bodyboards / Wakeboards / Waterskis variety of events throughout the more? Check out Tire Change starting at $13 Stand Up Paddleboards year. Check the Upcoming Events www.tawasbayweather.com! The website includes three True Rim starting at $15 Ropes / Accessories section or our website at webcams and beautiful www.tawaslighthousefriends.com pictures of the Tawas Bay for details. Photo by Ken DeMar area. 2 - Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Sights and Sounds of Tawas Point Biking at the State Park At times is seems that there are front of doorways. more bikes than cars in the park. • Please use bike racks and To have a safe and enjoyable bik- lock up bikes when left alone. ing experience, we ask that visi- • Stay on paved areas and do tors: not ride in areas where bikes are • Avoid riding after dark. If prohibited. you must, bike slowly and use a • Biking is not allowed off light. road or on the Sandy Hook Trail. • Yield to pedestrians. If ap- Interested in riding outside of proaching pedestrians from the the park? The Tawas Bay Pedes- rear, then slow down and let them trian and Bike Path is a paved, know which side you will use to non-motorized trail way that ex- pass. Saying, “On your left” or tends some 13 miles along Michi- “On your right” is the common gan’s Lake Huron shoreline. It of- method. fers a safe and scenic, off-highway • Keep speeds down, especial- route that begins at Dyer Road just ly on footpaths. south of Alabaster and shadows • Be alert for moving vehicles, US-23 through Tawas and East especially in parking areas. Yield Tawas, ending at the lighthouse. It to all vehicles. is also part of the Iron Belle Trail. • Do not ride or leave bikes in

Courtesy photo RESTORATION PROJECT – Eleven members of the Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, nine of whom are pictured above, volunteered 287 hours into the gift house restoration. A new sign, pic- tured above the doorway, designed and created by Kim Sanford of Sanford’s Metal Works in AuGres. Friends group gives update on TPSP REPRINTED from are aware of different colors and lighthouse gift shop building. November 18, 2020 sounds during a crisp morning • They enjoyed the first phases Iosco County News-Herald walk at the Point,” said Barnes. of preservation and restoration of EAST TAWAS – Despite the “The monarch butterflies have the historical Oil House. high water levels and the closing had their annual September Point • Even the Appledore sailed of the lighthouse this year due to gathering and are on their way to past to visit! the coronavirus restrictions, the warmer climates, and many birds The historic Lighthouse Gift The yurt accommodates six people and has two full beds, two twin Friends of Tawas Point Light- have also ‘flown the Point’ in favor Shop building underwent a resto- beds, a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. There is also an outside house and State Park, in conjunc- of warmer habitats. ration. According to Barnes, the grill. The yurt is open from April to November and can be reserved up tion with the Michigan Depart- “We’ve even seen those skiffs gift shop building exterior was to a year in advance at www.midnrreservations.com or 800-44-PARKS ment of Natural Resources (DNR) of snow reminding us that de- restored to a new “shine” by 11 (800-447-2757). and Michigan History Center, spite what may be going on in the Friends members who, socially were working behind the scenes world, the seasons of life move distanced and masked, volun- to preserve and make the Point as forward, and we must move along teered 287 hours into the gift accessible as possible during this with it, too.” shop’s restoration, native plantings Ottawa Point Life-Saving Station season. She said the holiday season on the path surrounding the gift According to Vicki Seltz is coming up and those who are shop and a major upgrade in terms Before rail lines crossed the Barnes, Friends marketing and looking for unique gifts for fam- of native plantings on the path state, ships were the primary public relations chairman new ily and friends, the Friends group surrounding the gift shop. In an method of moving goods in the this year is a “Virtual Lighthouse is just releasing our newest Tawas update of Tawas Point State Park/ late 1800’s. Mariners depended Tower Tour.” Point Lighthouse holiday cards, as East Tawas Harbor, Micah Jor- on a series of lighthouses on all “The Friends conceived a new well as note cards, prints and ap- dan, state park supervisor, reports of the to guide them way for our visitors to climb the parel that can be found nowhere the park and harbor did well with on their journeys. The lakes could lighthouse tower, which is the else. They can be found online camping and slip nights, even with turn treacherous without warning most popular activity for visitors at https://www.tawaslighthouse- the many campsite closures due to and there are plenty of stories of any time of year,” said Barnes. friends.com. high water. ships foundering in storms. “Response to the virtual tour has She said the artwork has been “It was amazing to see the The Life-Saving Because of the treacherous been great as Alpena’s Channel done by photographers and artists outpouring of support from the Service was founded in 1848 for coastline on Lake Huron, at the 11 featured the tour on National from the region and donated to the campers this year even with the the purpose of rescuing ship- same time the second lighthouse Lighthouse Day in August, eight Friends organization as fundrais- late start to the camping season,” wrecked sailors and passengers. was under construction in 1876, Heart of Michigan Girl Scout ers to help support various Tawas Jordan said. Originally the U.S. government Ottawa Point Life-Saving Station Council Brownies from the Bay Point Lighthouse and State Park He said a major project for provided funding for equipment was built nearby. It was expand- City area virtually climbed the projects. the park during fall was build- and buildings but the rescues were ed several times over the years tower to earn their lighthouse Barnes said no matter what ing up some of the most flooded performed by volunteers. Stations and additional outbuildings were badges, and 25 members of the season, Friends members are al- campsites. Jordan said the park struggled with maintaining equip- added. A portion of the building U.S. Lighthouse Society enjoyed ways amazed at how many people has purchased black dirt and will ment and poor training for the was recently renovated and stands a tour of the park and lighthouse are drawn to Tawas Point: commence placing that dirt to fill volunteers until 1871. Congress proudly facing the lake as it has area during August. Many other • They watched as Lake Huron the low areas. He said soil place- finally appropriated money for for 144 years. lighthouse lovers have viewed the kidnapped the second pond near ment will be followed by seeding full time personnel to man the sta- climb online.” the pavilion. with the intent to grow new grass tions. Barnes said the virtual tour • They came out to see the win- by the spring camping season to helped meet the DNR’s accessibil- ter and spring storm damage. lessen the number of areas that are ity goals and was the first of the • They walked the dunes from greatly affected by high ground Stay Connected With Your Michigan History Center’s sites Lake Huron shore to Tawas Bay water, come next spring, if the to provide a virtual tour this sum- shore. lakes levels stay consistent. mer. The virtual tower tour can • They camped in the camp- Barnes said given current Hometown Newspaper be taken on the Friends website ground in strong numbers. health and environmental issues, at https://www.tawaslighthouse- • They looked for a scrap of all event information remains ten- friends.com/virtual-lighthouse. beach to sit on and enjoy. tative for the remainder of 2020 She said the Friends group • They visited the Lighthouse and 2021. Event dates will be plans to prepare additional virtual even though it is closed for the confirmed and announced as fac- tours for our website and Face- season. tors change. book page in the future to assist • They read the Historical For Friends event date con- those not able to visit the light- Marker and the names on bricks firmation, consult the Friends of house physically. in the brick pathway project. Tawas Point Facebook posts, and “The seasons continue to • They watched and thanked website at https://www.tawaslight- change on Tawas Point as we Friends restoring the historical housefriends.com.

The Friends raise funds through Oscoda Iosco County the sale of unique Press artwork and News-Herald ornaments sold 311 S. State St. 110 W. State St. exclusively by the Oscoda East Tawas group. Visit the (989) 739-2054 (989) 362-3456 website to view our Call today for your subscription! merchandise! Or pick one up on newstands iosconews.com • oscodapress.com Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, May 19, 2021 - 3 Sights and Sounds of Tawas Point Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park Friends of Tawas Point Light- chase Tawas Point Lighthouse house and State Park is a 501(c)3 apparel. Check out our beautiful nonprofit organization dedicated (and best-selling) note cards and Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse & to promoting the wise use and prints also available for sale! conservation of this gem that is All of the proceeds from the State Park Membership Application Tawas Point State Park. online store and our fundraising (Circle One) Adhering to its mission state- events go directly to the Friends ment, the Friends organization nonprofit organization to sup- Keeper ($20) Keeper’s Family ($40) Keeper’s Family Plus ($75) Lifetime ($300) works to support and improve port projects and activities at the Name:______the park through funding of park. When there is a funding projects, recreational equipment, need, Tawas State Park manage- Address:______and interpretive programs and ment meets with the Friends to ______by volunteering to assist park request support. Funds are allo- staff with projects and events. cated after approval by Friends Phone:______To stay informed about up- membership. Note: The state coming state park events and park gift shop is not affiliated Email:______to view great photos, join us on with the Friends nonprofit and Return this completed portion along with payment made out to Facebook at: https://www.face- our unique merchandise is not Friends of Tawas Point State Park. book.com/groups/Tawaslight- available for purchase at the gift Friends of Tawas Point State Park housefriends or search Facebook shop. P.O. Box 152 for “Friends of Tawas Point You, too, can become a East Tawas, MI 48730 Lighthouse and State Park.” We Friend! are also active on Instagram! We need you! Support the demic restrictions, a total of 27 to the lighthouse for one person. 10% discount at the state-man- Note that one does not have to Friends of Tawas Point Light- of our members completed 1144 • Keeper’s Family - $40/ aged gift shop in appreciation for be a member of the Friends of house and State Park by becom- hours working on various proj- year which includes unlimited the support of Tawas State Park Tawas Point Lighthouse and ing a member. Your membership ects in the park and at the light- $2 admission to the lighthouse given by Friends members. In State Park nonprofit organiza- supports activities and programs house. for two adults and their children. addition members receive min- tion in order to join the Friends that promote and improve the New members are always • Keeper’s Family Plus - utes of the Friends meetings and Facebook page. park. welcome and encouraged to join $75/year which includes unlim- newsletters. Don’t use Facebook or Insta- The Friends organization in our volunteer activities year ited $2 admission to the light- Contact information gram? Our website is regularly began in 1986 as an informal round or whenever their time house for two adults and their Email: updated and contains links to volunteer group formed to as- permits. children plus two guests. [email protected] fundraising opportunities and sist Tawas State Park staff with There are several levels of • Guardian of the Light - Phone: 989-545-1421 activities. Visit www.tawaslight- improving the park. It was for- membership from which to se- $300 includes all of the above housefriends.com for lots of in- mally incorporated in 1992 with lect. for the lifetime of the member formation including a link to our written by-laws and a mission • Keeper - $20/year which and member’s family. online store where you can pur- statement. In 2020, despite pan- includes unlimited $2 admission All memberships include a Friends at the Park Michigan’s Recreation Passport: June, July, August – National Lighthouse Day – Tuesdays Under the Tower Saturday, August 7 On Tuesdays in the summer On August 7 in 1789 the Ninth Act Benefiting Parks and Communities months the Friends welcome visi- of the First Congress, establishing Michigan’s Recreation Pass- that receive no Michigan General tors for “Tuesdays Outside Under federal control of lighthouses, was port: Benefiting Parks and Com- Fund tax dollar support. the Lighthouse Tower”. Drop by passed and signed by President munities A percentage of the passport our tent on the lighthouse grounds George Washington. At this time Purchasing a Michigan Rec- revenue also goes toward funding where we will be on hand from no formal activities are planned reation Passport is a requirement grants that can assist local govern- noon to 4 pm to give short lectures but the Friends will be on the that not only benefits the state ments in improving or developing at your request, answer questions, lighthouse grounds to greet visi- park system, it also helps Michi- public recreation. and share information on upcom- tors, answer questions, and show gan’s local communities improve To learn more about how the ing and ongoing projects. In ad- off our unique fundraising items. their recreation opportunities. Recreation Passport Local Grant dition, we’ll have our unique art- This will be weather permitting. Most of the revenue from the Program can help your commu- work (prints and boxed cards) and Please check our website for times passport sales goes directly to- nity, visit www.michigan.gov/dnr- ornaments available. These are and updates. ward the funding of Michigan’s grants. sold exclusively by the Friends. All events are subject to change or state park and recreation areas Please note that this will be cancellation at any time and are weather permitting as these events subject to any restrictions that ex- will be held outside only. ist on the event date. Please check our website at tawaslighthouse- Enjoying Tawas Point State Park With Your Pet friends.com/upcoming-events, Enjoying Tawas Point State email us at info@tawaslighthouse- Park with Your Pet friends.com, or call 989-545-1421 Pets can be an important part for the latest information. of one’s family and they are wel- come at Tawas Point State Park. While visiting the park with EXTRA! EXTRA! your pet, be aware that there are rules in place for the safety and YOUR NEWSPAPER ... STILL THE consideration of other park guests BEST BUY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD and pets. For all pets visiting Tawas Don’t forget to pick up the latest Point State Park, the following LOCAL rules apply: News, Sports, Social • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash and Entertainment at all times. information when you’re • Pet owners must clean up patronizing these fine their pet’s waste. local businesses • Pets cannot be left unattend- Oscoda Press ed anywhere in the park Oscoda Press Office Party & Food Center AmericInn Sunrise Travel Center • Pets cannot be allowed to AuSable Market Cedar Lake Grocery bark excessively, exhibit aggres- Wellman’s Bait Pete’s Party Store of ADA approved service dogs. Historically, endangered piping AuSable River Store Gilbert’s Drug Store sive behavior, or cause a distur- Therapy, comfort, or emotional plovers have nested along parts of The Dam Store Cathy’s Hallmark bance. AuSable Hardware Nedo’s Market support animals do not qualify for the shoreline and pets and plovers Admiral Gas Station Lincoln Pharmacy • Pets are not allowed on park entry. do not do well together! Roger’s Family Food Harrisville Shell EZ Mart beaches with the exception of the Gary Oil Alpena Oil Pet-friendly water access Park beaches are closed to pets. Dollar General Roger’s - Glennie & Oscoda Pet Friendly Beach. It is the re- Shell Station Harrisville Food Mart in the Park Instead, check out the Pet Friendly Block & Bottle Blarney Castle sponsibility of pet owners to fol- Many pets love playing in the Beach on the Tawas Bay side of Speedway Old Orchard Park (Seasonal) low the park rules regarding pets. Rite Aid OUTSIDE BOX water. With so many miles of the park. There are signs along Lake Trail Motel Oscoda Press Failure to comply with the rules Lake Huron shoreline, it seems the paths directing pet owners to Family Fare may result in a warning, citation, that Tawas Point State Park would this beach. Leash rules still apply Iosco County News-Herald or the eviction of the pet from the have plenty of places for owners and cleaning up after your pet is Iosco County News-Herald Hale Pharmacy park. Tawas St. Joseph Hospital Roger’s Hale to take their pets swimming. Un- mandatory. Bay Party Store Whittemore Party Store • Pets are not allowed on any Shop-n-Go Forward Hale Shell fortunately, it isn’t as simple as In addition to Tawas Point Walmart Lake Breeze park trail. letting pets swim anywhere along State Park, there is a pet-friendly Admiral Station Jose Lake Store • Pets are not allowed in the Forward Station South Branch General Store the shore. beach at the East Tawas City Park. Rite-Aid Forward Hale Marathon lighthouse with the exception Neiman’s Family Market Alward’s Market Sav-Mor Drugs J&M County Fair Store Romeo’s Market Nessie’s Marathon Freel’s Market Tawas Hardware Augie’s By The Bay Mar’s By The Bay Looking for a great gift for someone who loves the lighthouse? How about a Klenow’s Market Tawas Chamber of Commerce Miner’s Grove Book Nook The Bear Store Hale Hardware brick paver in the Lighthouse Memorial Walkway? Pavers are available in Kelly’s Party Store Crossroads Citgo Dore’s Mobil Corky’s Corner Store two sizes and you can add a personalized message. Indian Lake Trail Indian Lake Outpost Our Daily Bread OUTSIDE BOX Contact [email protected] for more information. Nester Creek Store Iosco County News-Herald Twining Market 4 - Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Sights and Sounds of Tawas Point Camping at Tawas Point State Park What does it cost to camp? harbor slips. Advance reserva- tact the Camping Reservation Sys- Campers may have two full- the time. Official quiet hours are Camping Rates – $33 per night tions for overnight lodging (cabins tem to modify your reservation in sized vehicles in addition to their from 10:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Tawas Bay Cabin – $90 per or yurt) or day-use shelters can be order to avoid the loss of your site camping units. Motorcycles count During these hours, rangers will night made up to one year in advance. payment, charges, and fees. as half-size vehicles, so two mo- be particularly strict about loud Fox Den Cabin – $90 per night Note: there is no smoking al- When is check-out time? torcycles equal one full-size ve- noises, electronic devices, mo- Tawas Point Yurt – $68 per lowed in the cabins or the yurt. Campers must pack and leave hicle. tor vehicles, and even late-night night How many nights can I stay? their campsite by 1:00 p.m. Where can I park my boat camp set-up that might disturb the Mini Cabins (2) – $52 per night Campers may not camp for Can I get a refund if I leave trailer or extra vehicles? peaceful atmosphere other camp- How do I make a reservation? more than 15 consecutive nights. early? The park has very limited over- ers expect to enjoy. Reservations can be made Campsites must be occupied each After staying the minimum flow parking for extra vehicles or I heard that the park is full but for all Michigan State Parks night. required nights, campers may re- equipment that won’t fit on your I see open sites. How can that be? by going online to www.mid- How old do you have to be to ceive a refund for unused nights. campsite. There are a few spaces Those sites are likely not yet nrreservations.com or by calling register a campsite? Campers must clear their near the restroom building, the occupied by those who have res- 1-800-44PARKS (1-800-447- At least one member of the campsites and be at the reserva- camp host area, and by the dump- ervations for the site or for camp- 2757) Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m.– 8:00 camping party must be 18 years of tion office before 1:00 p.m. to re- sters. We recommend that camp- ers who have registered and not p.m., or Sat-Sun: 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 age or older. ceive a refund for that night and ers limit the number of vehicles yet set up their equipment. Policy p.m. Will I lose my reservation if I all subsequent nights, minus the brought into the park. Overflow requires us to wait 48 hours before How many sites are may be don’t arrive on time? cancellation fee. and overnight parking is not al- canceling an unoccupied, regis- reserved in advance? We will hold a camper’s site for If I decide to stay longer, can I lowed in the Day Use area. tered site and allowing someone At Tawas Point State Park, 100 48 hours beyond check-in time, get an extension? May our friends visit? else to occupy it. percent of the sites may be re- which is 3:00 p.m. on the date you Due to the park’s popularity, Yes, as long as friends visit be- What are the hours for the served in advance. It is very im- are scheduled to arrive. Arrival it is very difficult to extend your tween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and registration office? portant to make a reservation. after that time will result in a “no stay. To see if sites are avail- 10:00 p.m. The registration office is open How early can I make an show” and the loss of the first two able and to extend your stay visit Remember, you can’t have daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. advanced reservation for next nights’ payment and reservation www.midnrreservations.com or more than two vehicles on your Check-in: 3:00 p.m. year? camping fees. Requests to hold a call 1-800-44PARKS (1-800-447- site, so your friends may need to Check-out: 1:00 p.m. Advance camping reservations site beyond this time will be de- 2757) Mon-Fri: 8am–8pm, or Sat- park in the overflow areas. can be made up to six months in nied. If you will be arriving more Sun: 9am–5pm. When is quiet time in the park? advance of a camper’s planned ar- than 48 hours after the scheduled How many vehicles may we To avoid disturbing neighbor- rival date for both campsites and check-in time, then you must con- park on our site? ing campers, quiet time is all of

In addition to the campsites, there are two cabins, two mini-cabins and a yurt at the State Park that can be reserved up to a year in advance. For reservations go to www.midnrreservations.com or call 800-44-PARKS A favorite trip during the winter is to view the amazing ice formations (800-447-2757). as they change daily. The winds move the ice in different directions and provide wonderful sculptures. Every day there is new magic! Photo credit: Nature’s Journey Photography Selected by Lighthouse Digest Magazine as a cover photo in 2019, this starry night with the lighthouse tower is one of a series of prints and note cards available for sale through the Friends. Check out our unique items at www.tawaslighthousefriends. com. Photo credit: Tammy Scott

From Ottawa Point to Tawas Point In 1850, Tawas Bay was a pret- buildings on Tawas Bay. A local ty peaceful place. There existed a farmer named Sherman Wheeler few log cabins, a few hearty fish- became the lighthouse keeper. ermen and farmers, and a tribe of Local history states that Chief O- Restoration at the State Park Chippewa Indians led by Chief O- ta-was was a frequent visitor and and Lighthouse. ta-was. Tawas Bay was a natural dinner guest at the lighthouse. Photo credit: Tim Kennedy harbor of refuge and was bordered Another frequent visitor was on the east by a sandy peninsula Gideon Whittemore, originally called O-ta-was Point. Map mak- from Vermont, who served on the ers respelled the peninsula name, Board of Regents at the University The park offers many options for family fun! Hiking, swimming, identifying it as Ottawa Point. of Michigan and as Michigan Sec- birdwatching, geo caching, and much more. In those early days, your present retary of State from 1846-1848. Photo credit: Christina Jordan campsite would likely have been When Whittemore eventually under water since Ottawa Point came north to Tawas Bay look- ended in the vicinity between to- ing for timber land, he stayed at day’s park contact station and the the lighthouse with the Wheel- park headquarters building. ers. As is easy to imagine, Gideon Throughout the 1850s, an in- Whittemore found vast acres of creasing number of ships sailed white pine forest. Whittemore Lake Huron and Tawas Bay was soon established a settlement, a frequently used as a harbor of ref- sawmill, and a lumber business uge for vessels escaping Lady Hu- that in 1854 became Tawas City. ron’s severe lake storms. Recog- A rival sawmill built to the east nizing this fact, the United States became East Tawas (Hinsdale, Government decided to establish a 1906). light station at the end of Ottawa The names Ottawa Point and Point. This light station was com- Tawas Point were used inter- pleted and ready for use in time for changeably until 1901 when the the 1853 shipping season and was location was officially named Tawas Point is a favorite for situated near the back of what is Tawas Point. A picture of the old birding all year round. This Great now the grassy play area near the Ottawa Point Light can be seen at Blue Heron is dining on a tasty park contact station. At that time, the kiosk near the current light- The Haunted Lighthouse celebration in October is always a visitor snake! the light station tower and keeper’s house and gift shop. favorite. Campers decorate their sites for an early Halloween. Photo credit: Rose Musser dwelling were the only permanent Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 5 Sights and Sounds of Tawas Point Park Tips and FAQs What and where are the nearest visitors. If you have questions fire in the fire ring with water, pick grocery stores? about where you can or cannot fly up any litter on the site, and clean There are several options in the a drone, contact the park office and wipe down the picnic table. Tawases: Neiman’s Family Mar- and speak with the supervisor. Remember to always leave the site ket at 220 W. Lake Street (US 23), Where is the sanitation station? cleaner than when you arrived. Wal-Mart at 621 E. Lake Street The sanitation station is locat- Are powered scooters, Segways, (US 23), Klenow’s Market at 201 ed across the street from the con- golf carts, or ORVs allowed to Newman Street, East Tawas, and tact station. be operated in the park? Freel’s Market at 1139 W. Lake Are fireworks allowed in the No. Electrical and/or internal Street, Tawas City. park? combustion engine, motorized Where can I get my propane It is unlawful to use or ignite equipment that is not licensed by tank filled? fireworks in Tawas Point State the State of Michigan cannot op- Propane tanks can be filled at: Park. erate within Tawas Point State • Tawas Hardware Do-It Best Where can we rent a kiteboard? Park. An exception is made for at 108 W. Lake Street (US 23) in Kiteboards are available at: children driving electrically pow- Tawas City • Motor City Kiteboard at 542 ered toys on their campsites. In- • Tractor Supply at 1698 N. Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas dividuals with mobility impair- Huron Road, in East Tawas • Great Lakes Surf Shop at 686 ment who use a personal assistive • Jay’s RV at 1554 N. US 23, in Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas mobility device (PAMD) are also East Tawas May we gather dead wood on exempted. A PAMD is defined as • Rose City RV of Tawas at the ground for a fire? a “single-user device operated as 1229 US 23, in Tawas City No. Dead wood provides food an extension of the individual and Is alcohol allowed in the park? and homes for wildlife, helps pre- in a safe and responsible manner Yes. Michigan law requires that vent erosion, and creates valuable at pedestrian speeds for locomo- you must be over 21 to possess or topsoil in the forest. tion.” consume alcoholic beverages. Can we collect snakes, frogs, or Is there food for purchase at General state laws concerning the turtles? Tawas Point State Park? possession and consumption of al- No. It is illegal to capture or There is no grocery store at the cohol apply in Tawas Point State collect frogs, snakes, turtles, or park. Park. any other wild creature in the state Are drones allowed in the park? park? Many of these animals are Yes. Drones are allowed in dying and decreasing in numbers. the park with some restrictions. You can help protect our wildlife Drones cannot be flown over the by keeping them wild. beaches from mid-April through After I check out, can I leave August because our beaches are my vehicle on the campsite nesting habitat for the endangered while I visit the beach? piping plover. Drones cannot be No. If you want to spend time flown over people and the camp- at the beach after checking out, try ground due to the park’s noise to clear your site before 11 a.m. rule. Drones cannot be flown clos- Doing so will give you a better er than 100 feet to the lighthouse. chance of finding a parking space Due to the proximity to the local in the Day Use parking lot. airport, drone operators must hold What should I do to my camp- a valid FAA Drone Pilot license. site before I leave? Please be courteous and respect To leave a clean and safe site the privacy of other campers and for the next campers, put out your

Many animals call the Point home including red fox, white tail deer, porcupines, skunks, and opossums along with all kinds of birds and amphibians. Photo credit: Tim Kennedy

The original Fourth Order Fresnel lens still resides in the lantern room atop the lighthouse tower. Photo credit: Kasey Reed

Swim safe while

Photo credit: Shannone Bondie enjoying Lake Huron Each year Tawas Point State Days when waves are high are Park’s visitors are drawn to the fun but they come with the possi- Autumn is a great time to visit the Point. Colors change, the weather has sandy beaches of Lake Huron. On bility of longshore and rip currents. warm days and cool nights, and the birds are migrating through. Peace a hot summer day there is nothing Again, be cautious and be aware of and quiet! Photo credit: Larry Freyburgher better than jumping into this won- the warning flags. derful, unsalted sea to cool off. Before entering the water, visi- Lake Huron and its shores can tors should learn how to react if also be dangerous. Conditions can caught in one of these currents. and do change with little notice. To learn more about Great Lakes Each day, throughout the summer, beach safety, visit www.danger- park staff cautiously monitor lake ouscurrents.org. Have an enjoyable conditions and will post warning and safe beach season. flags indicating any swimming Please note that the beach near danger. Be aware of these flags. the day use parking lot (northeast The warning flags are located at of the pavilion) that was once the the park entrance (contact station) fishing pond is off limits for swim- and in front of the Day Use pavil- ming! It gets deep very quickly ion. and on particularly windy days can The park’s beaches do not have increase the likelihood of rip cur- Sometime between August and October, the monarch lifeguards and all visitors swim rents due to the depth and location Tawas Point hosts bird enthusiasts from the US and at their own risk; however, rescue along the shoreline. The park does other countries who travel to see a wide variety of butterflies visit the Point on their migration to Mexico. throw buoys are located on the not have any designated swimming birds who visit the Point on their spring migration. They can often be found in bushes and trees in large beach near the day use pavilion in beaches at this time. Photo credit: Dan Fein numbers. Photo credit: Ray Windsor case of emergency. 6 - Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Sights and Sounds of Tawas Point Tawas Point Lighthouse The lighthouse that stands to- day is the second lighthouse on Tawas Point, historically referred to as Ottawa Point. (See “From Ottawa Point to Tawas Point.”) The original lighthouse of 1853, called the Ottawa Point Light, sat near what is now the entrance to Tawas Point State Park. Lake Hu- ron’s prevailing northeast winds and resulting waves continuously The East Tawas State Harbor (State Dock) has undergone significant deposited sand onto the end of the improvements in the past several hear. It’s a great place to relax and point. This natural reshaping and enjoy a sunrise or sunset! Photo credit: Shannone Bondie lengthening of the point eventu- ally left the original Ottawa Point Light ¾ of a mile from the end of East Tawas State Harbor the point that it was supposed to East Tawas State Harbor pro- paved and striped, the outer finger mark. The old light was also dim When erected in 1876, the Tawas Point Lighthouse rested on a timber vides a pleasant and quiet refuge piers have been demoed and more and difficult to see making navi- crib and was completely surrounded by water. By 1891, accretion (the for boat “camping.” The harbor is broadside docking that is higher gation dangerous. movement of sand by wind and water) resulted in the lighthouse being located adjacent to a public beach in profile was completed as well. By 1876, the United States completely surrounded by land. and is just blocks away from the Lots of new additions making East Lighthouse Board had acquired evidenced over the next 40 the lighthouse was recognized downtown shopping and dining Tawas State Harbor one the best land at the point’s new end and district of East Tawas. harbors in the state! Currently the Congress approved funding for years. After the new lighthouse as a historical artifact and the and keeper’s dwelling were con- tower was automated and closed Harbor amenities are many state is still under Covid 19 pro- the construction of a new light- and include: boat launch and day- tocols and the boaters’ commons house consisting of a 67 foot high structed, the unceasing movement in 1953. The keeper’s dwelling of sand at Tawas Point continued became Coast Guard family hous- use dockage, diesel and gasoline lounge will not be available to the white tower and an attached 1½ fuels, restrooms and showers, public due to crowding potential. story red brick keeper’s dwell- and by 1890 sand was expanding ing until 1993 when the dwelling the point and filling in around the was abandoned. Ownership of water and electricity (30 and 50 All other amenities will still be ing. In order to create a stable AMP), playground and public available to the public. You can base on which these structures lighthouse. Another change was the Tawas Point Lighthouse was the shift from lard and whale oil transferred to the Michigan De- beach, ice, grills and picnic tables, always call and check ahead of could be built, an area at the end fishing pier and public beach, time for open amenities by calling of the point was shored up by to kerosene as lamp fuel. Because partment of Natural Resources in kerosene is volatile, a brick stor- 2001 and the Michigan Historical parking lot and luggage carts, and 989-362-5041. means of a massive crib structure trash pick-up and boat pump-out. Slip Information: East Tawas filled with timber pilings driven age building (since referred to as Center (MHC) and the State His- the oil house) was built in 1898 to toric Preservation Office began Phase 3 of Construction was com- State Harbor provides 80 seasonal in the ground to provide a secure pleted in 2020 and there are many slips and 60 transient slips in siz- base for a circular foundation of store the fuel. In 1899, as part of the work of restoration in 2002. a national network of lighthouse The Tawas Point Keeper Program new improvements that have been es: 30, 35,40,45, 50, and 60 feet. cut limestone blocks (Michigan added this season. Completed was Contact the Harbor for questions Lighthouse Conservancy - MLC). signal stations, a brick fog signal began in 2008 (MHC). building housing a steam-powered After 140 years of faithfully an addition of a Boaters Commons at 989-362-2731, or 989-362-5041 The Fifth Order Fresnel lens Lounge, new washer and dryer fa- or go on www.michigan.gov/dnr. was moved from the old light- fog signal was built at the point’s projecting a light for the mariners new end a mile from the light- of Tawas Bay and northern Lake cilities, new steel roofing on the Operating Dates: May 8th to house to the lantern room of the building, the parking lot was re- September 26. new lighthouse. Lard and sperm house. Electricity was brought to Huron, the Coast Guard ceased oil were used to fuel the lamp. the lighthouse and keeper’s dwell- lighting from the tower in Septem- In 1891, a new and larger Fourth ing in 1935 and full plumbing was ber of 2016. In its place, a mod- Restoration at the State Park Order Fresnel lens, made in Paris, installed in 1938. ern optic was established at the was installed. Commonly used on By the 1950s, the lighthouse fog signal near the current end of the Great Lakes and in Michigan, once again stood too far inland to the point. So, for the third time, a and Lighthouse the new Fourth Order Fresnel lens serve as anything but a coast light. light to serve as an aid to naviga- The Friends of Tawas Point special, breathable paint manu- projected 16 miles and remains in Mariners now relied more heav- tion was established near the end Lighthouse and State Park re- factured specifically for historic place today (MLC). ily on radio and radar for naviga- of an ever changing Tawas Point. mained active and busy during brick structures was purchased by Several other changes were tion. Because of these changes, 2020, despite the fact the light- the Friends organization and used house was closed due to the pan- for this project. Annual repaint- demic. The Gift Shop exterior ing will be done by the Friends of was restored complete with the Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Don’t miss these great sites installation of new signage. A Park to maintain the integrity of There are a number of must- teresting displays and memories. to experience the serenity and nat- fresh coat of paint was applied the Oil House. see places near Tawas Point State • Lumberman’s Monument, ural beauty of Iargo Springs and to the information board posts, There are plans for additional Park. Here are a few to get you located along the River Road the Ausable River. native plants were placed along restoration work to be completed started: National Scenic Byway, Oscoda: • Tuttle Marsh, Old U.S. 23 the gift shop borders, newly pur- this summer. If you are inter- • Tawas Point Lighthouse, lo- View this 14-foot bronze statue and Tuttle Marsh Rd. in Oscoda chased bricks were installed in the ested in helping our organization cated inside Tawas Point State dedicated to the pioneer spirit Township: Tuttle Marsh is a 5,000 walkway, and worn bricks were maintain the historic presence of Park: This historic lighthouse, and efforts of Michigan lumber- acre wetland renowned for its va- removed, remade, and replaced. Tawas Point Lighthouse and State built in 1876, is open for visitors men and the riety of birds and wildlife includ- (See the Gift Shop renovation ar- Park, please consider joining our and tours. See the daily schedule logging industry, enjoy spectacu- ing deer, fox, muskrats, beavers, ticle for additional information.) Friends group. Volunteers are elsewhere in this guide. lar views of the Au Sable River, otters, turtles, and herons. Walking around the Oil House, always needed to assist with vari- • Iosco County Historical Mu- and descend the 206 steps to visit There are a large number restored in 2019, you may notice ous restoration and improvement seum, East Tawas: Open Thurs- the wanigan – a logger’s floating of events and attractions in the areas of missing paint. The exte- projects. No experience is nec- day, Friday, and Saturday from kitchen (US Forest Service). Tawas area for all ages. For in- rior is under constant attack from essary, and you will be joining a 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mu- • Iargo Springs, Oscoda: Fol- formation, details, or suggestions wildlife and the harsh weather great group of people working in a seum is housed in a period house, low the River Road National Sce- contact the Tawas Area Chamber conditions at Tawas Point. A beautiful setting. over 100 years old, and preserves nic Byway just past Lumberman’s of Commerce at 989-362-8643 or the history and culture of Iosco Monument to visit beautiful Iargo 800-55-TAWAS (800-558-2927). County within its two floors of in- Springs. Climb down the 220 steps Explorer Program From June through mid-Au- Explorer activity schedules gust, the Explorer Program offers can be found at the Tawas and a variety of fun and interactive Oscoda Chambers of Commerce, talks, hikes, and outdoor learn- the Day Use Pavilion, the camp- Camping With Critters ing experiences that connect par- ground host site, the bathhouses, Camping with Critters park’s critters, make sure to keep • Do not put food or trash in ticipants with nature. Explorer the contact station, the gift shop, When staying at Tawas Point a clean campsite. Properly store fire circles. Guides, with backgrounds in natu- and the park office. On the day of State Park, you’ll be sharing the your food and never feed wildlife. • Do not store food, garbage, or ral resources and education, are an activity, participants will find park with wildlife that makes this • Never leave your food unat- scented items in tents. on hand each summer to provide an informational board posted at park their home. Raccoons and tended, not even for a minute. • Always keep a clean camp! these programs. Anyone, whether the activity location. squirrels are often seen as well as • Always store food, garbage, • Never feed wildlife, inten- visiting or camping at the park can The Explorer Program is a skunks, fox, and deer. and scented items in critter-proof tionally or by accident. Keep participate in Explorer Program benefit of the Recreation Passport To keep the wildlife wild and containers or in your vehicle with wildlife wild. activities at no cost. program. to avoid any conflict with the the windows and doors closed. Tawas Point State Park Reaches Out! Looking for Great Shots Did you know that the staff of Tawas Point State Park administers numerous other properties in several surrounding counties? These The Friends of Tawas Point We are looking for your best scription of the photo, and the cat- include: Lighthouse and State Park are ACTION shots. Show us your egory you are entering. • East Tawas Harbor (State Dock) calling all photographers. We’re friends and family enjoying sum- Photos must be submitted by • East Tawas boat access site (fee site) launching our first in a series of mer fun at Tawas Point State Park! midnight on August 31, 2021. • Au Sable River Mouth boat access site (fee site) Great Shots contests! The pictures must be taken be- Winners will be notified by email • Au Gres River boat access site (fee site) Do you love taking photos tween June 1 and August 31, 2021. and will have 30 days to claim • Tawas Lake boat access site while visiting the Tawas Point A winner will be selected from their prizes. ONE ENTRY PER • Floyd Lake boat access site State Park? Send us your best pic- each of the following categories: PERSON. • Cedar Lake boat access site ture for a chance to be featured 17 and under, Adult–Amateur, More contests are planned for • Lower Foote Dam boat access site on the Friends of the Tawas Point Adult–Professional. the future with different themes. • High Banks fishing access Lighthouse and State Park Face- You may email your submis- Be sure to check the Friends • Noble Road fishing access book page, Instagram, and web- sion to info@tawaslighthouse- of Tawas Point Lighthouse and • Upper Foote Dam fishing access site site. The winners also receive a friends.com. In order to be en- State Park Facebook page or our • Old State Trail Head ORV access Friends Swag Bag. tered into the contest, submissions website at www.tawaslighthouse- • Van Etten Lake Forest Campground and boat access site The theme for our first contest MUST include: full name of the friends.com for updates. • Singing Bridge is “Fun in the Sun”. photographer, phone number, de- • Tawas Point Lighthouse (managed by the Michigan History Center) Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 7 Sights and Sounds of Tawas Point State Park Entrance Fees Firewood Lighthouse Memorial Walkway All vehicles entering Michigan dents a passport that can be put on The Friends of Tawas Point 6 lines of text for $150. State Park and Recreation Areas their windshield. Responsibility Lighthouse manages the Light- When a brick paver is ordered, are required to display a Michi- Non-Michigan residents can house Memorial Walkway of- you will receive a picture and a gan Recreation Passport. Still just only purchase a passport, to be There is something special fering two sizes of brick pavers, map of its location once it has been $12 when purchased with your displayed on the passenger side of about sitting around a campfire, inscribed with your personal mes- placed in the walkway. Looking annual license plate renewal, the the windshield, at the park. Non- enjoying the warmth and flicker- sage. Every brick paver purchased for an older brick paver? Place- Recreation Passport is your key residents can purchase yearly or ing light that it provides. Unfor- contributes to restoring and main- ment information is also available to exploring Michigan’s great out- daily passports. There is no daily tunately, the same wood that pro- taining the historic structures and on our website Brick Paver page. doors and protecting our natural passport option for Michigan resi- vides us with such joy can also be providing more interaction be- Order forms are available at the resources for the next generation. dents. home to non-native pests or dis- tween our guests and our past. lighthouse gift shop, in the light- That’s just three cents a day for a The Recreation Passport can eases that harm our local forests. The Memory Walkway be- house, and at the park office. To year’s worth of exploration. be purchased at the park entrance/ With Oak Wilt, Hemlock gins at the gift shop pathway and receive a purchase order by mail Purchase at Secretary of State camper registration building dur- Woolley Adelgid, and Asian long- extends to the oil house, the His- or email, write us at info@tawas- The easiest way to purchase ing the busy season. During the horned beetles an issue, it is im- torical Marker, and up to the light- lighthousefriends.com, call us at the Recreation Passport is to do so slower seasons, passports are portant to only use firewood that house stairs. A 4x8 inch brick 989-545-1421, or visit our website when renewing your vehicle regis- available at the park office. is certified as pest free. Safe wood paver, with 3 lines of text, is $75. at www.tawaslighthousefriends. tration at the Michigan Secretary To learn more about the Recre- is often kiln dried, which kills in- The 8x8 brick paver has space for com. of State (SoS). ation Passport, visit www.michi- vasive pests or diseases, keeping Purchasing a Recreation Pass gan.gov/recreationpassport. these diseases and pests out of our with your vehicle registration also Recreation Passports at the forests. If purchasing wood out- saves you $5 off the “at park” pur- Park side the park, ask the vendor if the chase price. Let the SoS know Resident Motor Vehicle: $17 wood has been kiln dried. Wood that you want to purchase the ($12 at annual license renewal) brought from out of the park or passport and they will add the fee Resident Motorcycle: $11 ($6 from along the roadside cannot be to your plate renewal. at annual license renewal) guaranteed to be free of invasive Purchase at the Park Towed vehicle: $7 (good for species and pests. Do your part Didn’t purchase a Recreation length of stay) to save our forests and buy your Passport when renewing your li- Non-resident daily: $9 wood at the contact station. cense plate? You can still buy a Non-resident annual: $34 Don’t move firewood. It bugs Recreation Passport at the park Non-resident towed vehicle: $7 us! when you come to visit. Staff will (good for length of stay) be happy to sell Michigan resi- Campground Hosts: Tawas Point State Park’s Ambassadors The volunteer campground ground host site for a chat. The ply for volunteer campground host hosts at Tawas Point State Park host site also maintains a library positions that begin in April and Memorial Walkway Paver Hunt are experienced campers who are of paperbacks for lending as well last through October. Volunteer The Lighthouse Memorial (Hint: there are two but only one eager to share their knowledge of as games for rainy days. hosts must be 18 years of age or Walkway, beginning at the gift that has the answer to the big camping, the park, and the local Want to become a Tawas State older and must provide their own shop, is comprised of brick pavers question.) area. Campground hosts provide Park Campground Host? Gen- camping equipment, food, and with interesting messages. Can • A paver that shows the state 30 hours of service per week, help- erally speaking, candidates are other personal items. Additional you find: furthest from Tawas Point State ing campers find their campsites, screened and interviewed by park requirements include: • A paver for the first light- Park? (Hint: it’s way out west!) answering campers’ questions, managers and selected based on • Applicants must be able to house in 1852? What was that • Nine pavers that identify planning campground activities, their availability, familiarity with work at least five days a week, lighthouse called? members of the U.S. Coast Guard and performing park maintenance camping in state parks, special including weekends and holidays • The five pavers celebrating (USCG)? The U.S. Lighthouse duties. Visitors with questions skills, and knowledge of the area. (30 hours per week). anniversaries? Service merged into the U.S. about the weather, favorite eater- If selected, candidates must par- • Applicants must agree to a • A paver that shows the num- Coast Guard in 1939. ies, rainy day activities, or area ticipate in a two-day host training background check. ber of steps to the top of the tower? If you’d like help finding these shopping opportunities would be session. • Applicants may not be DNR How many steps are there? pavers, head to our website (www. well served to stop by the camp- Individuals or couples may ap- employees. • Seven pavers that mention tawaslighthousefriends.com) and summer activities including sail- check out the Brick Paver page in ing, biking, camping and sand? the Merchandise section. You can • Five pavers dedicated to dogs? see a map and read the inscrip- • A paver that celebrates a mar- tions! Staying Tick-Free This Summer riage proposal? Did she say yes? As people head outdoors dur- become increasingly common in your clothing, especially socks ing the warmer months, we need the Lower Peninsula. It is thought and pants. Once ticks are stuck on to be cautious about the tiny ticks that the deer tick’s range has ex- the adhesive layer, peel that layer that share their outdoor home panded by attachment to animals off, insert it in a zipper type plas- with us. The ticks in our area can and birds that move the ticks into tic bag, and dispose of the bag in a carry Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, new areas. It is this tick that can garbage container. or Rocky Mountain spotted fever spread diseases. • Tuck your pants inside your that can affect not only humans Since ticks are present in this socks to minimize access to your but also dogs. Caught early, these area, it is important that visitors ankles and legs. diseases are easily treatable. be tick-aware. • Commercially, DEET or Per- To learn more about the symp- • After coming back from a methrin are insecticides. toms and early detection of Lyme hike, give yourself a “tick inspec- Educate yourself about ticks so disease, ehrlichiosis, or Rocky tion.” Carefully examine yourself you can enjoy the great outdoors Mountain spotted fever, visit the to make sure no ticks are on you or and the park! Don’t let ticks bug Center for Disease Control’s web- your clothing. you so much that your outdoor site at www.cdc.gov. • Use a lint roller with adhesive time is ruined. The presence of ticks is not layers to remove ticks from cloth- new in Michigan but only recently ing. Take the roller with you when has the black legged, or deer tick, going outside and periodically roll From the Keeper’s Journal

Did you know you can quickly The lighthouse has hosted vol- One set of keepers saved an ice check the conditions on the unteer keepers since 2008. Each fisherman who had fallen through lake? NOAA maintains two keeper has made notations in a the ice, bringing him into the buoys in our area that report journal much like the original lighthouse where he was in shock Trail Etiquette out lake conditions. Go to keepers in the past. Early keep- from hypothermia. Good news, he NOAA.gov and search for ers noted such things as weather lived! Tawas Point State Park TAWM4 for the Tawas Bay conditions, passing ships, visitors, Dates for the arrival of the buoy or GSLM4 for the buoy quantities of oil used, chores ac- monarch butterfly migration var- While outdoors enjoying Tawas Friendly Dog Beach, the contact near Au Gres. complished, and supplies. The ied from late August to late Octo- Point State Park’s trail system, station, the campground host site, modern keepers had a slightly dif- ber. Each year was different. please follow these guidelines so and at the beginning of the paved ferent idea! From their journals: The largest number of visitors the park remains enjoyable for all. hiking trail to the lighthouse near    One keeper played the bag- in one day – 400! • Pack out what you pack campsite 132. pipes and piped a tune each morn- Since 2008, there have been in. Carry out and dispose of all • Bicycles are only permitted Located near the entrance to ing before opening the lighthouse visitors from every state in the of your trash including cigarette on paved paths. the Tawas Point State Park, for the day. Union as well as Israel, Germany, butts and fruit peels. • The soft, sandy soils of Coast Guard Station Tawas' Visitors stopped by one night Latvia, Spain, Poland, Afghani- • Please leave wildflowers, Tawas Point State Park erode easi- missions include Search in 2013 to request that the keep- stan, Switzerland, japan, France, wildlife, and historic objects un- ly. Please stay on designated trails and Rescue, Maritime Law ers turn off the light in the tower South Korea, the Philippines, In- disturbed so that all visitors may and avoid taking shortcuts across Enforcement, Homeland so they could see the stars more dia, Italy, Brazil, China, Scotland, enjoy them. grassy fields or dunes. Security, Ice Rescue, clearly! South Africa, Australia, England, • Pets must be leashed at all • Hike safely. Check the Recreational Boating Safety, A bear cub tried to claw his Belarus, Italy. Japan, Mexico, Ke- times. Please clean up after your weather forecast before heading Military Readiness, and way into the lighthouse through nya, and the Czech Republic. Plus pet. There are clean-up bags lo- out and dress appropriately. Environmental Response. the keeper’s door, tearing the three ballerinas from Russia! cated near the pavilion, at the screen and scratching the door. 8 - Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Tawas Bay

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