HARKERS ISLAND, NC -Cape Lookout National Seashore Superintendent Pat Kenney has announced that the Cape Lookout Lighthouse will open for climbing from Tuesday, May 17, through Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse climbing hours and days of operation will be Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with ticket sales from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On the holiday weekends, the lighthouse will be open on Sunday, May 29, July 3, and September 4.
Climbing tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for senior citizens (62 or older) and children (11 and under). Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can only be purchased in-person at the site the day of the climb. There are no advance ticket sales.
Children must be at least 44" tall, and children 12 and under must be escorted by a person at least 16 years old.
Visitors should prepare ahead of their visit by bringing sun screen, bug spray, water and snacks, and plan to pack out any trash as the park is a trash-free zone. Also, check local weather ahead of time and dress accordingly. Climbing the lighthouse can be 'strenuous', as the climb is the equivalent to climbing a 10-story building. For more information check the park website at www.nps.gov/calo.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
