Alcatraz Island reopened this week, and I was lucky enough to be invited by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy for a tour. It is a very fascinating place that has long history: fort, prison, lighthouse, and museum. It was also occupied by Indians from 1969 to 1971 via this proclamation. If you’re visiting San Francisco, be sure to visit Alcatraz Island. It’s a good idea to get tickets in advance because the tours sell out.

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Interesting tidbit: Robert Stroud, the “Birdman of Alcatraz” didn’t have keep birds at Alcatraz. This is quite different from how he is depicted in the movie by the same name.