From a privately owned lighthouse guarded with cannon to an iconic tower set on a tiny patch of eroding sand, a variety of navigational lights have provided guidance for ships along Alabama's coast.

When you think of lighthouses, states like Maine or North Carolina might come to mind—places with long, rugged coastlines and dramatic ocean views. But what about Alabama? With only about 60 miles of ...

Across the United States and in many foreign countries, amateur radio clubs (commonly known as HAMs) hold weekend events transmitting from lighthouses. The Lighthouse Weekend, going on through Sunday, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Dauphin Island has a rich history. One of its most historic sites requires a boat to see. The Sand ...

Jim Hall has made this trip dozens of times. "The lighthouse is about 4 miles from here," said Alabama Lighthouse Association member Hall. On a wet summer day our boat bounced through the choppy Gulf ...

The U.S. Postal Service continues its popular series of lighthouse stamps by artist Howard Koslow with the 2009 issuance of five Gulf Coast Lighthouses stamps: Matagorda Island, TX; Sabine Pass, LA; ...