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Bodie Island Lighthouse to offer evening and full moon climbs starting in May

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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore will offer additional Bodie Island Lighthouse climbing opportunities, including full moon and evening climbs, starting later in May.

Every Tuesday from May 28 through August 27, evening climbs will occur at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Additionally, full moon climbs will be offered on May 23, June 21, July 21, August 19, and September 17.

All climbing tickets are available on the day of climbing starting at 7:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/252034/ticket/10087143, and a full schedule is listed below.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Daily Climbing

  • Dates: Daily. First climb at 9 a.m. and final climb at 5:40 p.m.
  • Details: Climbing tickets can only be purchased on the day of the intended climb. Tickets are available to purchase daily, starting at 7 a.m.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Evening Climbing

  • Dates: Every Tuesday evening between May 28 and August 27.
  • Times: 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
  • Details: Climbing tickets can only be purchased on the day of the intended climb. Like daily climbing tickets, the evening climbing tickets are available to purchase starting at 7 a.m.

Bodie Island Lighthouse Full Moon Climbing

  • Dates and Times:
    • Thursday, May 23 at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
    • Friday, June 21 at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 21 at 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
    • Monday, August 19 at 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
  • Details: Climbing tickets can only be purchased on the day of the intended climb. Like daily and evening climbing tickets, the full moon climbing tickets are available to purchase starting at 7 a.m.

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