The union for ferry workers who operate the only ferry service to and from Alcatraz Island voted to authorize a strike on ...

Famous for its isolation and harsh conditions, Alcatraz housed some of America's most infamous criminals and was considered ...

Global travelers heading to SF this summer could be a little disappointed as they may miss visiting America’s most notorious ...

Maguire is having a sendoff event at Pig Minds Brewing this Saturday from 2-5 p.m. There will be live music and items up for ...

Four falcons that recently hatched at UC Berkeley’s Campanile bell tower now need names. The Cal Falcons group of scientists ...

It was the world's largest concrete building, housing the world's most dangerous criminals. What design strengths made Alcatraz invincible? And what design failures made it a mecca for escape. Uncover ...

Welcome to the legendary Alcatraz prison! Dubbed one of America's most notorious prisons and located in the middle of San ...

To plan your visit and ensure you don’t miss this mini Alcatraz for monkeys, use the map we’ve provided to guide you to this quirky corner of Florida. Where: Homosassa, FL 34448 And so, as you ponder ...

Several reports show the four inmates dug through the Alcatraz walls with spoons from the prison’s dining hall and a homemade drill. They also created dummy heads of cotton sheets, soap ...

Due to the brother’s extensive criminal history and repeated prison escapes across the South, John and Clarence were ordered to serve their sentence in the “world’s most secure prison,” Alcatraz. For ...

A new live webcam allows viewers to watch four recently hatched peregrine falcon chicks on Alcatraz Island. The camera was set up by the National Park Service (NPS) and Golden Gate National Parks ...

But now, a pair of the fastest birds in the world are nesting on Alcatraz Island in what officials call a "tremendous conservation success" – and you can watch their family blossom live online.