Among Annie’s offspring is Lawrencium, nicknamed “Larry,” which hatched on the Campanile in 2018 and has since made a nest on Alcatraz Island. National Park Service officials said it was the first ...

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

As June ushers in the warmth of summer, it is the perfect time to explore the diverse and vibrant landscapes of the United ...

Amy Appelhans Gubser became the first person, male or female, to swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands.

The plea deals for Fotios "Freddy" Geas, Paul DeCologero and Sean McKinnon, come six years after the notorious 89-year-old ...

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 ...

The worst of the worst, the toughest of the tough were sent to Alcatraz. It was home for criminals like Al "Scarface" Capone, George "Machine Gun" Kelly, and "The Birdman" Robert Stroud. But Alcatraz ...

Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge offers free admission for law enforcement officers during National Police Week.

An old bank in eastern Houston County, most famous for being the site of a crime that led to the most “famous prison escape” ...

The new webcam allows viewers from all over the world to watch feedings, nesting, and other bird behaviors. National Park Service SHARE. It’s baby Peregrine falcon season on a C ...

Whether you're a keen bird watcher, a citizen scientist, or just curious, the National Park Service (NPS) has a new live webcam feed that lets you watch peregrine falcons nesting on Alcatraz Island.

A new book from a Cork author who knows the stones and bones of Spike Island aims to tell the complete story of the famous Cork harbour site for the first time. "Spike Island - The Rebels, Residents ...