Point Arena Lighthouse Offers "Full Buck Moon" Tour Moon Night Tours Return July 9
The Point Arena Lighthouse is thrilled to announce that it is resuming its popular Full Moon Night Tours starting in July. They will offer an (almost) Full Buck Moon Night Tour on Saturday, July 9. Gates open at 8:30pm, tour starts around 9:00pm. The evening will feature a special presentation about the Light Station’s history and technology, sweet and savory snacks accompanied by champagne or sparkling juice, capped off by a guided “Climb to the Top” tour of the tallest lighthouse on the West Coast under the rising full moon—if the weather cooperates, of course! An etched Point Arena Lighthouse souvenir champagne flute is included in the price of admission for each participant, which is $30 per person or $25 per person for two or more guests. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of the tour. While the tours are scheduled to coordinate with the full moon, weather conditions may preclude lunar visibility. The tours are conducted regardless of weather conditions, unless the Lighthouse Staff deems them to potentially cause safety issues for the guests. In the event the tour is cancelled, guests will receive a full refund. The Lighthouse is located at 45500 Lighthouse Road in Point Arena.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac the July full moon is called the Buck Moon since at this time a buck’s antlers are in full growth mode. This full moon was also known as the Thunder Moon because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month. Other Native American tribes had their own names for this full moon include Ripe Corn Moon (Cherokee), Middle of Summer Moon (Ponca) and Moon When Limbs of Trees Are Broken by Fruit (Zuni).
“Our Full Moon Night Tours have frequently sold out well in advance, and guests always marvel at the moon rising over the hills east of Manchester or Point Arena just as we arrive at the top of the Lighthouse Tower,” says Mark Hancock, Point Arena Lighthouse Executive Director. “Come enjoy this unique coastal experience!”
The Lighthouse offers Full Moon and (almost) Full Moon Night Tours throughout the year on the Saturday closest to every full moon if it doesn’t fall on a Saturday, see their website PointArenaLighthouse.com for details. For more information or to make a reservation, call the Lighthouse at 707-882-2809, ext. 1 at least three days prior to date of your desired tour.
Image: Photo by Tom Birdsell
