Outdoor Adventure Day Tripping in the Bay Area
Summer is coming to an end, which means Bay Area locals get their attractions back. And, while it’s not as busy, it can still be a challenge to secure tickets
Machine Gun Kelly and His Lost Years on Alcatraz
By Guest Blogger: Michael Esslinger These five words seem to be written in fire on the walls of my cell “Nothing can be worth this.” When
Still Doing Time
Guest Blogger – Drew Morita Visitors to Alcatraz Island listen to reformed ex-cons narrate part of the cellhouse audio tour. Their voices provide a genuine connection between
Alcatraz Exhibits Take The Stage At Parc 55 & Hilton SF Union Square
“Alcatraz: Life On The Rock” and “Alcatraz, The Last Day” Exhibits Take the Stage at Parc 55 Hotel and Hilton San Francisco Union Square Together with Alcatraz Cruises, Parc
Alcatraz City Cruises Makes Waves with Respect Our Planet
Alcatraz City Cruises is nearing the achievement of zero waste status in the year 2015. This accolade is determined by the company’s annual environmental verification and process management results, which
The December Departures From Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post – Michael Esslinger Two escapes, occurring on the same day a quarter century apart and both aided by dense fog, helped shape the lore of
Revisiting the Civil War Living History Day on Alcatraz Island
The Friends of Civil War Alcatraz (FOCWA) is a non-profit group that supports the interpretation of Civil War history on Alcatraz Island. In partnership with the National Park Service, the
Cruising The Bay In The Off-Season
Cruising San Francisco Bay during the off-season is an experience that encompasses mysterious weather, slower crowds and freedom to roam. So, what do the locals do to take advantage of
The History of Alcatraz as a National Park
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), a unit of the National Park Service, was established by Congress in 1972 as part of a trend to make national park resources more
James “Whitey” Bulger Was No Ordinary Criminal
In the annals of organized crime, the story of James “Whitey” Bulger is the stuff of Hollywood. (More on that in a minute.) He started out as a bank robber