A short ferry ride from San Francisco brings you to the shores of this infamous island where you can dive into American history, lush gardens, and an old prison.

Alcatraz Island, simply known as Alcatraz, was once America’s most secure federal prison. The now-abandoned federal prison attracts about 1.6 million visitors every year for tours, bringing in an ...

Critics are questioning the decision to hold immigrants at the maximum-security facility known as Angola, which has a troubled history. By Rick Rojas Reporting from Atlanta The maximum-security prison ...