Cape St. George Lighthouse

After weathering almost 150 storm-tossed years, our island's beacon to the Gulf felt Hurricane Opal's fury in 1995. Now, after the 2005 storm season, the lighthouse has finally sucummed to its waters.

(Left) Historic lighthouse on neighboring Little St. George Island -- two days before Hurricane Opal hit.

Photo Credit: Rick Farren, St. George Island writer and outdoor photographer.