Grand Marais – In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will host the annual “Au Sable Day” on Saturday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic 1874 Au Sable Light Station near Grand Marais.
The day includes a free Altran shuttle to the lighthouse from the Hurricane River Campground, free tours of the light station, tower, and facility photovoltaic system. Complimentary cider and donuts will be available.
To reach the Au Sable Light Station, enjoy a beautiful drive on Alger County Road H-58 to the Hurricane River Campground. From Grand Marais, the drive is 11 miles. From Munising, the drive is 41 miles. For those who would like to hike to the lighthouse, it is 1-1/2 miles one-way from the campground.
For more information about the Au Sable Day, please contact the Interagency Visitor Center at 387-3700.
