When (and Why) did Alcatraz Close?
The Alcatraz prison closed its doors on March 21, 1963. The prison had been open for twenty-nine years before shutting down. However, you can still visit Alcatraz Island for tours.
60th Anniversary of the Closure of Alcatraz
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Alcatraz Escape from the namesake island (also known as “The Rock”) located in San Francisco. As one of, if not the most
5 Fun Facts About Alcatraz Island (You Probably Didn’t Know)
Developed in the mid-1800s as a military base equipped with the West Coast’s first lighthouse, Alcatraz Island was eventually converted into the now-infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in 1934. After the
Best Time to Visit Alcatraz
Alcatraz, initially named Isla De Alcatraces, or the island of the Pelicans- rarely has any pelicans! The name was meant for Yerba Buena Island but ironically someone had difficulties with
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Alcatraz Opening as a Public Park
From its storied past as a military fort and island prison to its incredible variety of wildlife and spectacular views, the National Landmark has a lot to offer. About a
Anglin Brothers Escape from Alcatraz Prison
If you were to gather a group of National Park Rangers who work on Alcatraz and ask them to write down the most common questions they receive, you could probably
San Francisco Bucket List
There’s so much to see and do in San Francisco that it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re looking for some ideas on what to add
Great Ways to Spend Thanksgiving 2024 in Long Beach
Thanksgiving is such a special time of year. No matter where you live in the U.S., you will find families and friends coming together to sit around the table to
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2024 on the Water in Philadelphia
Can you think of a better place to have Thanksgiving than in Philadelphia? As the city that is called the birthplace of the United States and is known as the
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas 2024 in New York City
There is nothing quite like Christmas in New York. The Big Apple is one of the hottest destinations throughout the year for people from all over the world. This great