Alcatraz zookeepers refuse to give up even as species are dying in Emma Sloley's 'The Island of Last Things,' a resilient novel set in the future.

With deep empathy, Emma Sloley's latest novel follows two zookeepers on Alcatraz as they navigate the ethics of survival, ...

The 22-acre island seems much larger when you step on it, and it's unexpectedly colorful. From a distance Alcatraz looks black and white, but up close it's filled with blooming gardens.

Alcatraz zookeepers refuse to give up even as species are dying in Emma Sloley's 'The Island of Last Things,' a resilient novel set in the future.

Alcatraz Island was named a top U.S. attraction on the "2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do" by Tripadvisor.

The facility, which US President Donald Trump also visited, has come under fire for its treatment of detainees and alleged environmental violations.

Ranked No. 10 on the list, Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay has a 4.7-star rating out of over 56,000 reviews. At No. 19, the Golden Gate Bridge holds a 4.7-star rating out of nearly 50,000 ...