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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...