Celebrate the Buck Moon at Crooked River Lighthouse

The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a Moonlit Evening at the Lighthouse event on Wednesday, July 9 from 8:00-10:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the setting sun and rising Buck Moon.

The full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by. (Credit: Almanac.com)

Visitors can experience an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair and relax under the evening sky.

Those who wish to climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast can take part in evening tower climbs. From the top, climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the bay, the colors of the sunset, and the glow of the rising moon. Evening climbs cost $10 and are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Due to limited availability, climb reservations are strongly encouraged. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Children under 12 climb free with ticketed adults. Advance tickets can be purchased in the lighthouse gift shop or online at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/

Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For more information, contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.