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	Angel Island, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Angel Island is an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais.
		Until about ten thousand years ago, Angel Island was connected to the mainland; it was cut off by the rise in sea levels due to the end of the ice age.
		Since the state park was created, these are gradually being replaced by native species such as oak, bay and Pacific madrone.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Angel_Island_(California) (825 words)

	Greenbelt Alliance \| Greenbelt Wonders & Neighborhood Wanders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		Angel Island has a rich and interesting history, but it might never have become a State Park for all to enjoy were it not for the determined efforts of Bay Area residents.
		Angel Island is open to visitors from 8:00 am to sunset year-round, though there are no public ferries on weekdays in the winter.
		Angel Island (and the rest of California) became the territory of the United States in 1848, and the Army established camps and placed cannons on the island during the Civil War.
	www.greenbelt.org /getinvolved/wondersandwanders/angelisland (1994 words)

	Historic California Posts: Fort McDowell
		Angel Island was to be part of the “second line” of defense in the original planning, but for years the island continued to lead a pastoral existence, home only to a number of squatters who eked out a living by fishing and farming.
		It is revealing that the construction of the first road to circle the island was cited as being “especially necessary to patrol the island, to prevent the landing.
		The first activity on Angel Island, in this new effort to arm San Francisco Bay, was the construction of a “torpedo,” or mine casemate at Mortar Hill, on the south side of the island in 1891.
	www.militarymuseum.org /CpReynolds.html (4211 words)

	Angel Island Lighthouses
		Angel Island is the largest island in San Francisco Bay.
		Due to the growing number of vessels traversing the bay, a fog bell was established at Point Knox, on the west side of the island, in 1886.
		The island also has a rich history as a home of the native Coastal Miwok, a US military base, and an immigration station.
	www.rudyalicelighthouse.net /CalLts/Angel/Angel.htm (644 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Angel Island State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		Angel Island State Park occupies the largest island in San Francisco Bay and offers visitors a chance to hike or bike through woodlands and meadows, sunbathe and picnic at protected coves and enjoy wonderful views of Marin County, San Francisco and the Golden Gate.
		This historic island has been home to a Civil War fort, a major military embarkation facility, a quarantine station, an immigration station and a missle base.
		The paved road that encircles the 740-acre island is a favorite of bikers and hikers.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/224lln.htm (222 words)

	Immigration Station
		Although it was billed as the "Ellis Island of the West", within the Immigration Service it was known as "The Guardian of the Western Gate" and was designed control the flow of Chinese into the country, who were officially not welcome with the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
		In reaction to states starting to pass immigration laws, in 1882 the federal government asserted its authority to control immigration and passed the first immigration law, barring lunatics and felons from entering the country.
		The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to educate, preserve, restore, and improve the site.
	www.angelisland.org /immigr02.html (1515 words)

	August 1997: Angel Island State Park
		Angel Island was a peaceful sanctuary for thousands of years.
		The island was pretty quiet except for the sandstone quarry that was operated from the 1850s until the 1920s in the area surrounding Quarry Beach.
		The island's peak was named for Caroline Livermore who played an integral role in securing the island as a park.
	www.sfgate.com /getoutside/1997/aug/ai_history.html (981 words)

	Angel Island Kayaking - San Francisco Bay
		Designated as a State Park, Angel Island boasts a long history of many uses.
		Angel Island was once a Miwok Indian Village, a military installation site from the Civil War to the Cold War, and termed the "Ellis Island of the West" during 1910-1940.
		Conditions permitting, a circumnavigation of the island provides an exciting view of the bay usually reserved for advanced paddlers.
	outbackadventures.com /trips_classes/kayaking/kayak_trips/angel_island (147 words)

	Bay Area Back Pages: Family Camping
		The park is in the middle of the Santa Cruz Mountains, between Saratoga and Santa Cruz along winding Hwy 236, which is off nearly as twisty as Hwy 9.
		Mount Madonna County Park - this park is located at the summit of Hecker Pass between Gilroy and Watsonville.
		MacKerricher State Park - this large park is located on the coast north of Fort Bragg.
	pages.prodigy.net /rhorii/famcamp.htm (2131 words)

	Angel Island: Island of Immigration
		Angel Island opened in 1910 as a west coast point of entry into the United States.
		In 1970, the barracks at the detention center at Angel Island were about to be torn down when a park ranger discovered Chinese writing on the walls.
		Angel Island is now a state park, and the barracks are now a museum.
	www.ipl.org.ar /inksub/Vol1No6/higraph/angel.html (545 words)

	Angel Island State Park, San Francisco, CA - Preservation Month 2005 Sites of Diversity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		Occupying the eastern shore of the Island, and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1997, the Angel Island Immigration Station played a major role in the settlement of the West, processing thousands of immigrants crossing the Pacific Ocean from 1910 to 1940.
		Considered the "Ellis Island of the West," the Station's greatest significance is tied to the story of an estimated 175,000 Chinese immigrants, who were subject to the first federal law restricting the immigration of a specific ethnic group.
		Angel Island was also used as a fishing and hunting site by Miwok Indians, a Quarantine Station by the Public Health Service, and military bases by the U.S. Army during the Civil War, World War I, II, and a Cold War Nike missile base.
	www.nationaltrust.org /preservationmonth/diversity/angel.html (187 words)

	Angel Island--World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
		Angel Island continued to be a military installation during subsequent American wars.
		In 1905, the War Department transferred 20 acres of land on the island to the Department of Commerce and Labor for the establishment of an immigration station.
		Angel Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is operated as a California State Park and is accessible by ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/wwIIbayarea/ang.htm (593 words)

	Angel Island Trail Run - Heaven's View Bay
		Because of the remoteness of the island there will be only two aid stations - one the top of the first climb and the second back at the turn around point for the 1/2 marathon.
		Take off on an island adventure to the "Jewel of the San Francisco Bay." Angel Island is a great place to have an unforgettable run.
		A clear day on the island is referred to as a Five Bridge Day, when along the running trails you can view the Golden Gate, Bay, Richmond/San Rafael, San Mateo and the Dumbarton bridges.
	www.redwoodtrails.com /final/heaven.html (443 words)

	Angel Island State Park
		The USS Potomac Association, in cooperation with the Angel Island Association, is offering several trips to Angel Island and tours of Fort McDowell.
		If you are visiting Angel Island specifically to get an Immigration Station tour, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator (send email to VC at angelisland dot org or call 415-435-3522 Ext 9) to verify staffing plans for your date.
		Angel Island is a hilly, grass and forest-covered island, the largest in San Francisco Bay.
	www.angelisland.org (764 words)

	Angel Island -- San Francisco Bay Adventures
		Angel Island has a lot of San Francisco history and we could never do it justice describing it here.
		Check out the Angel Island Webcam, a nearly live photo of Ayala Cove on Angel Island State Park from the second floor of the Visitor's Center.
		One of the Liberty Bells on Angel Island.
	www.sfbayadventures.com /angel.htm (444 words)

	City Attractions - Angel Island
		Angel Island State Park, a short ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf's Pier 41, is the largest island on the bay, with spectacular views of the Bay Area plus a glimpse into the past.
		The island has miles of hiking trails and bike paths; plus picnic areas.
		Highest Point: Mount Livermore is 781 feet tall, and was named after Caroline Livermore, a Marin County conservationist who led the campaign to create Angel Island State Park.
	home.columbus.rr.com /shainware/citysights/angel.htm (156 words)

	Stanford Magazine > January/February 2002 > Feature Story > Angel Island
		Today, the island is one of California’s most popular state parks, and its status as a historical landmark draws a steady stream of school groups.
		By 1963, when Angel Island was established as a state park for picnickers, hikers and campers, all that remained of the original immigration station were the barracks, hospital and power plant.
		After taking his father to visit Angel Island and seeing his eyes fill with tears in the barracks, the son canceled the appointment, saying it just wasn’t going to work.
	www.stanfordalumni.org /news/magazine/2002/janfeb/features/angel.html (2742 words)

	Alcatraz: Planning a visit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		The distance from the dock to the cellhouse at the top of the island is about 1/4 mile, the elevation change is 130 feet (equivalent to a thirteen story climb).
		Some sections of the island open during the day are not open to the public at night.
		The National Park Service, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Blue and Gold Fleet, Inc. and Angel Island Tram Tours have initiated a program featuring a one day excursion to Angel Island State Park (the "Ellis Island" of the West) and Alcatraz Island (Golden Gate National Recreation Area).
	www.nps.gov /alcatraz/welcome.html (813 words)

	Untitled Document
		Angel Island State Park is located in San Francisco Bay and can be reached by ferries from San Francisco, Vallejo, Oakland and Tiburon.
		A visit to Angel Island is a rewarding experience, and an entire afternoon, if not the whole day, should be allotted to truly savor the experience.
		The riding is not particularly difficult, with a large part on paved roads (vehicles are not permitted on the Island, except for park maintenance trucks and the obtuse sightseeing train).
	www.btcmarin.org /maps/maps_angel_island.htm (481 words)

	August 1997: Angel Island State Park
		The fog soon disperses, revealing the verdant undulations of the island's slopes that fall to golden cliffs and then land on hidden beaches.
		The ferry from Tiburon, one of the three boats to carry visitors to the island, rolls and tumbles on the bay's jaunty waves.
		Our destination is Ayala Cove, on the island's north side, the main point of entry for Angel Island State Park.
	www.sfgate.com /getoutside/1997/aug/index.html (519 words)

	Mountain Biking West Coast - Angel Island State Park
		Tiburon, CA In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais.
		It is a hilly, grass and forest-covered island, the largest in San Francisco Bay.
		The park covers 740 acres and is 781 feet high at the top of Mt. Livermore.
	www.mtbwest.com /angelisland.html (315 words)

	Separate Lives, Broken Dreams (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation - visit the museum and learn about immigration and Asian history along the pacific rim.
		Photographs and interviews of Chinese-American immigrants detained at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay document memories of perseverance amid racial discrimination and hardship.
		Photographs and a history of Angel Island as well as the text and translation of the Chinese poetry carved into its walls.
	www.naatanet.org /separatelivesbrokendreams/link.html (438 words)

	AOL CityGuide: - San Francisco - Angel Island State Park - Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		The island was once used detain Chinese immigrants; a small museum exhibits several of the Chinese characters that lonely immigrants carved into the wooden pillars, mostly recollections of home.
		The island was used as a missile base during the Cold War, a far cry from its beginnings as a Coastal Miwok hunting and fishing area.
		Angel Island has spent almost fifty years in the State Park System, but it is still underused.
	cityguide.aol.com /sanfrancisco/entertainment/venue.adp?vid=32807 (548 words)

	August 1997: Angel Island State Park
		For decades people have enjoyed visiting Angel Island, basking on its beaches, traversing its trails and watching its wildlife.
		Eucalyptus trees were planted on Angel Island by the military, starting near the turn of the century.
		Even some park employees were upset at the manner in which the forest was felled.
	www.sfgate.com /getoutside/1997/aug/ai_nature.html (543 words)

	Angel Island SP
		There is NO weekday ferry service to Angel Island during the winter.
		State Park Volunteers provide programs at the islands historic sites on Saturdays, Sundays and holiday from May through October.
		Please be advised, Angel Island SP is one of the few California State Parks that does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass.
	www.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=468 (499 words)

	Angel Island State Park in the San Francisco Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		The island offers environmental camp sites, biking and hiking trails through woodlands and meadows, and numerous other trails crisscross the island and climb to the 781-foot summit of Mount Caroline Livermore.
		Angel Island in San Francisco Bay is open all year and is accessible only by ferry.
		Ferry service to Angel Island is not scheduled weekdays during the off season (now).
	www.basecamp.cnchost.com /angel.htm (374 words)

	Angel Island State Park, a California State Park near Albany, Antioch, Belvedere, Benicia, Berkeley
		Angel Island Home Page - Historical and visitor information about Angel Island State Park in California.
		Ayala Cove, Angel Island State Park This is a nearly live photo of Ayala Cove on Angel Island State Park from the second floor of...
		Angel Island State Park is open daily year-round Also, often referred to as the "Jewel of the...
	www.stateparks.com /angel_island.html (181 words)

	History of Angel Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
		Angel Island is a microcosm of U.S. History spanning from the Miwok Indian times, through the Cold War.
		Native Island trees and shrubs include: Oak, Bay, and Madrone trees, Sagebrush, Chamise, Manzanita, Toyon, Elderberry, and Coyote Brush.
		If you plan to use the catering services of Angel Island TramTours and Catered Events, we would be happy to call and reserve your site for you.
	www.angelisland.com /about.htm (425 words)

	California State Parks
		The new policy calls upon recreational providers across the state to take a bold direction and exercise a leadership role in ensuring that a full range of stimulating, enjoyable and safe recreation experiences are available to their constituents.
		California State Parks announced on Friday, July 22, 2005, that a new public-private partnership with the 5.11 Tactical Company, one of the largest uniform and equipment suppliers in the nation, has provided State Parks with 27,500 new insignia patches for uniformed personnel within State Parks.
		The change to the new patches is part of State Park Director Ruth Coleman’s initiative to adopt a standard identification insignia for all official uses, such as uniforms, letterheads, signs, documents, vehicles and more.
	www.parks.ca.gov (785 words)

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