John T. Reurink

Staying on DeTour Reef Light as part of the DeTour Reef Light Preservation Society's (DRLPS) "Keeper Program" is an exciting opportunity. My name is John Reurink, and as a recent addition to the DRLPS Board of Directors, I was especially excited to get learn more about the lighthouse by staying on the light for the weekend of July 3 and 4 (this is a great weekend if you can get it). After I completed our weekend, I thought it'd be helpful to write about what to expect, should you and your...

The Detour Reef Light Preservation Society (DRLPS) is changing how we handle Keeper Program reservations beginning in 2026.

Since its founding in 1998, DRLPS has had a dedicated group of hard working and highly competent volunteers who functioned as a team. ...