Alcatraz Island
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
California


Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay is the island of Alcatraz. Isolation is a persistent theme throughout the history of Alcatraz Island.

"Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long off-limits to the public. Visitors to the island cannot only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military fortifications (the first U.S. fort on the coast), and the West Coast's first (and oldest operating) lighthouse.

These structures and the island's many natural features - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare - are being preserved by the National Park Service which is working to make it accessible to visitors, preserve its buildings, protect its birds and other wildlife, and interpret its history."    -NPS

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Virtual Tour of Alcatraz | Official NPS Alcatraz Website
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