How to do Valentine’s Day Right in NYC
Valentine’s Day is the international day for romance. For some, it’s a Hallmark holiday that sadly is seen as an obligation. Fortunately, for others, it’s an opportunity to show appreciation
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
BOGO Winner
Go “BOGO” with Alcatraz Cruises Alcatraz Cruises is mid-way into its second annual Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) campaign and the push for local engagement is in high gear with
Gray Whale Baby Season
One of the highlights of the gray whale migration is watching mothers tend to their tiny, newborn calves as they travel south. We spotted our first cow-calf pair on January
A Bridge Is Born
Sharing the accolade with Alcatraz Island as one of TripAdvisor’s “Top Ten Landmarks in the United States,” the Golden Gate Bridge is simply…legendary. Eighty-six years ago, on January 5, 1933,
Buy One, Get One Free Promotion
Alcatraz Cruises is launching its second annual “Buy One, Get One Free” (BOGO) ticket promotion. Although Alcatraz Cruises’ tours often sell out during the year, it is a priority to
Dolphins and Other Toothed Whales
Dolphins have long been considered one of the most intelligent creatures on Earth. They are able to communicate with each other using a wide range of sounds, and they often
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 Alcatraz, the
California Sea Lion
DESCRIPTION: Adult male California sea lions are typically chocolate brown in color and are easily distinguished from females by the raised bump on their forehead called a sagittal crest. Males
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