Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California – The National Park on the Bay

Alcatraz SignWhen I think about San Francisco, some of the first things I think of are the Golden Gate Bridge and AT&T Park where the Giants play. However, for many people, when they think of Alcatraz Island across the Bay. Granted it is impressive, and there is a lot of history of the island. Most people remember it as a former high-security prison that existed from July 1, 1934, to sometime in 1963.  We had a great time checking in out while in the area in June of 2010 for a friend’s wedding. Continue reading “Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California – The National Park on the Bay”