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Alcatraz Island: National Park Service
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The occupation of Alcatraz Island lasted until June 11, 1971, when the last remaining Indians were peaceably escorted off the island by armed federal officers. Alcatraz was turned over to the National Park Service for management in October of 1972, and it later became a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Although the objectives of the organizers were not fully achieved, the occupation remains a signal event in the history of the American Indian movement.
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In 1972, Congress created the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Alcatraz Island was included as part of the new National Park Service unit. The island opened to the public in the fall of 1973 and has become one of the most popular Park Service sites - more than one million visitors from around the world visit the island each year.
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The National Park Service administers Alcatraz Island as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The 22-acre island is accessible only by the Alcatraz Cruises ferry that departs daily from Pier 33, Hornblower Alcatraz Landing near Fisherman’s Wharf. Several tour companies offer tickets to Alcatraz but currently all resellers must package Alcatraz tickets with another tour when selling Alcatraz tickets. Individuals purchasing tickets from street vendors or sources other than Alcatraz Cruises, LCC do so at their own risk.
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The National Park Service administers Alcatraz Island as a unit of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). GGNRA is part of the Central California Coast International Biosphere Reserve. Biosphere reserves are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote education and preservation of diverse and sensitive habitats of international significance.
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There is no entrance fee to visit Alcatraz Island. However there is a charge for the ferry service to and from the island which is supplied by a private company under contract with the National Park Service. For additional information on schedules, prices, and to purchase tickets in advance (tickets are made available about 30 days in advance) please visit the Blue and Gold Fleet web site. This is for visits prior to September 25 2006.
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Fortunately, you leave such hassles behind once you're on Alcatraz Island. Because Alcatraz is under the auspices of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area within the U.S. National Park Service, it has a friendlier feel and a hands-off approach that promotes leisurely discovery over scheduled interaction. There are guided tours available and even a few gift shops, but you're free to wander as you please for as long as you like.
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