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Carmel volunteered for one week to work at the Dungeness Lighthouse which is operated and solely maintained by funds provided by the New Dungeness Lighthouse Association. Early in 1993 the Coast Guard was closing the doors on this historial site, and the citizens of Sequim, Washington decided to arrange for upkeep by local, area, and out of state citizens to handle the daily operations. The officers of NDA schedule a party of seven people to work the lighthouse every week for seven days. The shift changes on Satuday when a new group is transported from the main land via four wheel drive SUVs.
Carmel was approved by the association to work the last week of June , so she headed to the lighthouse for seven days. Carmel's duties included conducting tours, watering the lawn, mowing, and cleaning the buildings at the end of each day. Carmel enjoyed meeting the various visitors that made the five mile hike along the rocky beaches. Carmel felt she did a great service in helping keep the flame burning at this historic lighthouse. She gives thanks to Barry Dove and Dr. Larry Bouma for allowing her to join the members for a wonderful experience.
Loading up for the trip on the Dungeness Spit.
Often viewed from the lighthouse.
