Oh? I’ve been to Long Beach and I don’t know why but driving on the beach is just the coolest thing to me.

The Seattle World's fair was in 1962 not 1974.

Amazing pic!

no but i want to

A couple years ago, I went out on Dungeness Spit with my daughter. I saw it coming, so I jumped up on some driftwood to get out of its way. A family of five tourists that didn’t know to never trust Poseidon went from being 10 feet away from the water to being knocked ass over teakettle by a sneaker wave. Thankfully, their little ones weren’t swept out. I ran down the spit and my daughter, her boyfriend and I all decided it was time to go.

And lived to tell the tale?

I admire your perseverance. Fare thee well, fellow traveler on Spaceship Earth.

Yes. It's amazing and well worth it. Bring water.

I've also paddle boarded to it. Also an amazing experience. My wife and I have always had incredible life experiences in Washington.

9 times in the last 5 years.

My husband says there was one near Umatilla back in the day. (He is 76 and was in WA in the late 80s).

great picture

Jeez pretty pricey too! It explained there that the organization maintaining the lighthouse doesn’t receive any gov funding so they rely on these fees but yea it does seem strange to pay that much to work but oh well. I’m sure it is a great experience.

lol yep you sure do: looks like the “keeper” program is still active. I imagine it’s to get only serious applicants and direct the funds towards preservation / maintenance, etc. But it does come off as a bit… odd, seeing as they don’t have to hire labor to do these jobs.

https://newdungenesslighthouse.com/keeper-program/

You have to pay to provide a service?

That place is a real grate!

They didn't allow dogs down there last time wife and I and dog were there. Unless this isn't the same place 🧐

What are the keeper’s duties?

Yes! And we wrote all about it in our Best Beaches in Olympic National Park article (see #10). Hope this helps someone. See y'all all on the trails!

That’s really cool. I’m curious the cost. I’m going to look into that!

It’s such a beautiful walk! I saw the lighthouse from a mile away but I had to turn around I didn’t have enough time before sunset. It’s been a bummer

Yea I’ve only taken them off a few times but I wasn’t walking far. The times I’ve tried to make the trek I’ve worn shoes! I’ve almost made it a few times but I have stage four endometriosis and it made walking at times very hard. But I had a hysterectomy and I am determined to make it the next time I try!

I think trains and locomotives are a trigger for them. Thomas the Train isn't real!

Keller ferry

What’s the highest tide this can be done with? It’s looking like if I try it tomorrow it will be around 4’ max.

Yes, many times. Watch for low tides, the best for walking to the lighthouse.