Angel Island State Park

Fun Fact: Angel Island is a land-bridge island, meaning that it was connected to the mainland during the last ice age. It became an island approximately 12,000 years ago when sea level rose due to natural climate change. Photo courtesy Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Image description: A panorama photo taken from Perles Beach on Angel Island shows views of the Bay Bridge, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, and Marin Headlands on a sunny cloudless day.

Fun Fact Wednesday: The Mexican ownership of Angel Island ended in 1850 when California joined the United States and President Millard Fillmore declared the island a military base. Don Antonio Maria Osio was the only individual to ever own Angel Island. He disputed the US government's claim to the land, but eventually lost the case in 1860 when the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the US government. Photo courtesy Angel Island Tiburon Ferry ... Image description: A black and white photo of the "Angel Island", largest of the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Company's vessels, crosses Raccoon Straights on its way to Angel Island State Park. The ferry is surrounded by sail boats and the Golden Gate Bridge is partially visible in the background. See more

Did you know Wednesday: Angel Island is 740 acres in size, or approximately one-square-mile, making it the biggest island in San Francisco Bay. Photo courtesy Angel Island Company.... Image description: A view from Angel Island towards the San Francisco Bay with a wooden sailing ship just off shore and the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the distance.

Did You Know Wednesday: Angel Island's Camp Reynolds, built in 1864 for the US Civil War, was named after Major General John F. Reynolds, who fought and died at Gettysburg. #angelisland Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation Angel Island Company Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Angel Island Conservancy Destination:Tiburon... Photo courtesy Angel Island Company. Photo description: A three story red brick building in the distance sits along the waterfront of the San Francisco Bay on Angel Island, pilings, the remains of a historic pier from the US Civil War, are visible in the water.

Angel Island State Park staff will be singing with you around the virtual campfire Saturday, see you there! Photo Description: Flyer providing information about upcoming virtual park event. The Great California Virtual Campout... Saturday, August 8, 2020 Join California State parks in a statewide virtual campout! Set up camp in your living room, or in your backyard! S'mores and dessert making contest, live hikes, campfire songs and more! Virtual events happening all day on www.facebook.com/CaliforniaStateParks and www.facebook.com/TheGreatCaliforniaVirtualCampout See more

Today is... What Is It Wednesday! We would love to share a fun fact with all of you! Did you know... There are no shrews, rabbits, squirrels, gophers, wood rats, skunks, possums, bobcats, or gray foxes on Angel Island, due to its isolation. All of these mammals are typically found on the mainland. #angelisland #angelislandferry #tiburon #sfbayarea #visitmarin #visitcalifornia #whatisitwednesday #funfacts Photo courtesy Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Company. Photo description: A ferry named "Angel Island" crosses Raccoon Straits between Angel Island State Park and Tiburon with passengers visible on the top deck.

Special program for educators on 7/24 1pm (Pacific). Join a panel of teachers, park partners, and Angel Island State Park staff to learn more about our immigration history and distance learning at our park and beyond. Registration is required: bit.ly/AngelislandTrip Can't join live? Join in the #TwitterChat through 7/26 using #socstudiesnetwork

This virtual panel will feature staff from Angel Island State Park and the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum, the only two U.S. Immigration Stations to be physically located on islands. Join us to learn more about the similarities and differences between these two islands and their important roles in US history. California State Parks California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

We are delighted to announce that this event will also be shown on Facebook Live! tomorrow. Be sure to tune in!

Tomorrow! Don't forget to register in advance at bit.ly/taleoftwoislands

Join us for this exciting online event this Friday! Register in advance at bit.ly/taleoftwoislands

Great news! State Park passes have been extended by 3 months! See the details below.