Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected ...

clear evening they could hear the sounds of parties from across the bay and see the lights of the Golden Gate Bridge. Over the 29 years that Alcatraz operated as a federal prison, 36 men attempted ...

which manages Alcatraz as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Alcatraz was America’s most feared maximum ...

Discover some of the most beautiful places in San Francisco where natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture blend ...

The racetrack, situated between the Golden Gate Bridge at the windward end of the course and the prison island of Alcatraz at the bottom end, gave the sailors plenty to think about, especially the ...

Tours depart daily at 1:30 p.m. Golden Gate bridge tours as well as Golden ... This boat tour focuses on the history of Alcatraz – a former federal prison that housed some of history's most ...

The Golden Gate ... Marin counties (Alcatraz and Muir Woods included), but notable parts of this recreation area can be found just a stroll away from the Golden Gate. From the bridge, travelers ...