You've probably heard of Alcatraz, well, Angel Island is another island in the San Francisco Bay. We went last summer with my mom. Taking the ferry to get there was one of the best parts of the day.
It's so nice to be on the water watching the fog roll out.
And again at the end of the day watching it roll in.
Don't we look like great adventurers with our packs on?! Of course, one is for the baby and the other is full of things like goldfish and graham crackers. All great adventurers take the essentials.
Once you get there, you can hike, bike, walk, run, beach comb, etc.
The views are amazing all around the island.
You can also visit the Immigration Station.
Angel Island was the Ellis Island of the west from the 1800s into the early 1900s. Immigrants from hundreds of different countries had to pass through here before going on into the United States. They could be detained for days, months, or years! Can you imagine after traveling thousands of miles under all sorts of circumstances (think small boat, big ocean) only to be stopped here with a measly one mile of water separating you from freedom.
They were packed into barracks like the one below. Something like 80 people slept in this one room wooden building.
Also found at the Immigration Station is a bell to ring.
And geese to talk to.
Elsewhere on the island you can find out about local (present) wildlife.
And some wild life stories from the past.
I would love to go back and try climbing Mt. Livermore (the highest point on the island) or renting a bike to ride around the whole thing.
Who's coming with me?
I'm going to have to use this series to convince my family to come out...and then to plan what they'll do while they're here! :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time. Lots to see and do. We also learned some interesting history. I'll go again.
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