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Visitors to the Warming Hut at Crissy Field are seen in a file photo.
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Alcatraz, Warming Hut, other park facilities remain open amid lapse in federal appropriations

Despite a lapse in federal appropriations (also called “government shutdown”) that began on Saturday, December 22, many park sites and visitor facilities in the Golden Gate National Parks remain open.
Ranger Rik Penn leads a program with youth at Fort Point in March 2018.
Gateways Article

Ranger Rik Penn on his retirement, Buffalo Soldiers' lessons today, and more

Beloved Ranger Fredrick—or Rik—Penn is retiring after 30 years of public service. Penn is passionate about storytelling, sharing the history and impact of the Buffalo Soldiers, and increasing visitation to our public lands for all people.
Former Alcatraz guard George DeVincenzi and other alumni participate in a reunion on the island in 2015.
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Former Alcatraz guards, others to gather for last formal reunion

A chapter of San Francisco history will come to a close on Alcatraz Island as members of the Alcatraz Alumni Association will gather for the final official reunion on the Rock. But their stories will continue to be told.
Laura E. Joss, Superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Park E-Ventures Article

‘Caring, Sharing, and Connecting’: Q&A with Laura Joss

Since she started work as the new superintendent at Golden Gate in November, Laura Joss has been busy getting to know the 80,000 acres of these parks. In an exclusive interview with Park Eventures, Laura talks about her favorite national park sites—and the mission that inspires her.