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**Key issues:** 1. **Tours currently suspended**: According to the most recent source dated April 20, 2026, "BBSO Tours are suspended until further notice."[6] This directly contradicts earlier information about summer 2026 tours and makes current tour scheduling information unreliable.
2. **Conflicting tour schedules**: Sources reference different schedules (specific dates in June-September 2025, "every other Thursday," and suspended status), creating uncertainty about what is actually available.
3. **Accessibility concerns**: The tour requires visitors to walk 1,000 feet on gravel and climb three flights of stairs, making it unsuitable for many travelers and limiting its viability as a general tourism recommendation.
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