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
25 Best Things to Do in Ontario
Vacation Idea – Dream Vacation Magazine travelled from Northern to Southern Ontario to discover the top cities and attractions to explore in the province. Read More
Best Cities In Canada For Kids
Travel Writer, Ilona Kauremszky explores the best Canadian cities for families to visit with their children. Among the cities include, Montrel,Quebec; Niagara Falls, Ontario; Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto, Ontario and
Chinese fireworks to light up Niagara Fall
The Cascades of Fire International Fireworks display launched on Friday, November 9th and will continue to operate until November 16th, 2018. Professional fireworks manufacturer from Liuyang, City of China’s Hunan
Chinese fireworks to light up Niagara Falls
The Cascade of Fire International Fireworks Competition kicked off on Friday, November 9th at 9pm in Niagara Falls, Canada. The international fireworks display will also feature fireworks from countries including
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
Native American Occupation
One of the most significant, yet often-forgotten, historical “landmarks” of Alcatraz Island is the Native American Occupation, which was in the forefront from 1969–1971. Beginning on November 20, 1969, a