Alcatraz was known as one of the most difficult prisons from which to make an escape.  It’s location in San Francisco Bay was a huge obstacle for anyone looking to break out of the Rock.  There’s another American prison though that makes the swim at Alcatraz look like a kiddie pool though...

Alcatraz was known as one of the most difficult prisons from which to make an escape.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s location in San Francisco Bay was a huge obstacle for anyone looking to break out of the Rock.&nbsp; There&rsquo;s another American prison though that makes the swim at Alcatraz look like a kiddie pool though...

Telling the stories behind the people, places and events from across the American countryside.

Telling the stories behind the people, places and events from across the American countryside.

American Countryside - An Amazing Journey

Andrew McCrea travels coast-to-coast to meet people you may have never heard of, with a story you'll never forget.  Hear from the people and places that have played important parts of our past and present.

Andrew McCrea travels coast-to-coast to meet people you may have never heard of, with a story you'll never forget.&nbsp; Hear from the people and places that have played important parts of our past and present.

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