Chip Off The Old Salt Block
It’s no wonder Captain Erik (“Tubby”) Anfinson has salt in his veins, his father Clifford Anfinson was a boat person all his life as a sport fisherman, chartering his vessel ...
Witnessing the Occupation of Alcatraz
Eloy Martinez is a retired contractor in the flooring business. Originally from four corners in Colorado, he grew up in a mining camp in Walsenburg, Colorado and came to California ...
Exhibit: Red Power on Alcatraz: Perspectives 50 Years Later
In 1969, a group of Native American activists called the Indians of All Tribes arrived on Alcatraz Island. They spoke out against the United States government’s termination policy and the ...
Alcatraz Occupation History
The broader story of the American Indian occupation of Alcatraz 50 years ago could easily include a larger chunk of American history -- as far back as a 19th century ...
Alcatraz Cruises Announces Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gatherings
The Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremonies are annual events held on Alcatraz Island to honor the Indigenous Peoples of America and to promote their rights. Held annually since 1975, the Alcatraz ...
Indigenous Canoes Will Cross the San Francisco Bay to Honor 50th Anniversary of Alcatraz Occupation
Traditional tribal canoes will circle Alcatraz Island starting at dawn on Indigenous Peoples’ Day to commemorate and carry forward the legacy of the Alcatraz Occupation in an era of climate ...
San Francisco’s Most Elevated Experience
Fleet Week is an annual event that draws tens of thousands of people into San Francisco. The free series of events is centralized in Fisherman's Wharf and features multiple air ...
The Maiden’s Voyage
Guest Blog Post - Terilyn Steverson When I pondered on it, I started to ask the questions, “Why do people from all over the world come to this island?” “Why ...
Outdoor Adventure Day Tripping in the Bay Area
Summer is coming to an end, which means Bay Area locals get their attractions back. And, while it’s not as busy, it can still be a challenge to secure tickets ...
Accessible Travel to Alcatraz
Guest Blog Post - Candy Harrington An Alcatraz tour is a must-do for any San Francisco visit, and thanks to modern technology, tours of The Rock are now very doable ...