Work Hard, Play Hard: Things to Do in San Francisco for Labor Day 2024
What is Labor Day, and why do we celebrate it? For many Americans, it’s a three-day weekend concluding the summer. But there’s more to it than just a great end-of-season
Anchoring Employee Engagement with City Cruises Daytime Social Events
Continued shifts in the workplace environment have caused conversations to become a little, well, intense to say the least. Organizations need to create people-centered strategies to help employees thrive and boost productivity. An alarming 46 percent of the workforce would quit or look for a new job if given the opportunity. Employee well-being in today’s climate is suffering. Stress, burnout, and low morale appear to be the culprits, with many employees saying their job negatively impacts their mental health. The good news is there is a solution at all leaders’ fingertips – employee well-being.
Behind the Bars: Why was Alcatraz Built
Alcatraz, or “The Rock,” welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually. Interest in this former military fort (turned maximum security prison to some of the most sinister criminals) doesn’t seem to
Witnessing the Occupation of Alcatraz
Eloy Martinez is a retired contractor in the flooring business. Originally from four corners in Colorado, he grew up in a mining camp in Walsenburg, Colorado and came to California
Alcatraz Island’s Hidden Gem – The Gardens of Alcatraz
As early as 1869, military inmates began tending the Gardens of Alcatraz. Many of these inmate gardeners had no horticulture experience, but with vocational training and donated plants, they were
Alcatraz Cruises Announces Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gatherings
The Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremonies are annual events held on Alcatraz Island to honor the Indigenous Peoples of America and to promote their rights. Held annually since 1975, the Alcatraz
Alcatraz Cruises’ Illustrious Night Tour
Alcatraz is mysterious at any time of day, but for those who want a real thrill, check out the Island’s Night Tour, which is particularly curious at night. As the
Host Your Post-Wedding Brunch in San Francisco
Romance and excitement come together in San Francisco. Bustling yet charming, San Francisco is filled with culture, top-notch restaurants, diverse neighborhoods, and museums. It’s easy to get caught up in the energy of this city that captures your heart. Cable cars, sports teams, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge are always beckoning locals and visitors alike. There’s no place quite like the City by the Bay for anything wedding-related, including a post-wedding brunch on the water.
A Message From Former Inmate Bill Baker
Guest Blogger Bill Baker Hello, I’m William Baker, former inmate of Alcatraz. Now that I am back to the straight and narrow, I go back now and talk to visitors,
Father and Daughter Celebrate Twenty Years of Visits to “the Rock”
Zabrina and her father Bill (now known as “Wolverine Willie”) share a special tradition. Every year, for the last twenty years, they pay a visit to Alcatraz in search of