The Department of Natural Resources today announced that Tawas Point Lighthouse is seeking lighthouse keepers for one- or two-week stays during the 2009 season.

During the one- or two-week stay, lighthouse keepers will be responsible for a variety of duties including greeting guests, providing information about the history of the lighthouse, helping in the gift shop and taking care of the various artifacts located in the lighthouse museum. Training is provided on-site upon arrival.

Lighthouse keepers will stay in the newly renovated lighthouse keeper's quarters on the second floor of the Tawas Point Lighthouse residence. The quarters come fully equipped and have a modern kitchen, two bedrooms and a modern bath.

This "edu-vacation" is a wonderful "GO-Get Outdoors" working and learning experience for anyone interested in experiencing the historic lifestyle of a lighthouse keeper, but with modern lodging amenities. The cost for this program is $225 per person, per week. Up to three people can participate and stay in the lighthouse residence at one time.

The Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper Program runs from March 1 to Dec. 31. There is limited availability, so sign up soon. The lighthouse residence is located within Tawas Point State Park at 686 Tawas Beach Rd., two and one-half miles southeast of East Tawas. For more information about this program or to receive an application to participate in the Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper Program, contact the Tawas Point Lighthouse Museum Store at (989) 362-5658 or Tawas Point State Park at (989) 362-5041.

For more information about the park, accessibility or accommodations, contact the park (or TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit the Web site at www.michigan.gov/tawaspoint.

All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.

Join the DNR in celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Michigan State Parks this year. Activities are planned throughout the year. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/dnr.