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Family Fun in the Sun · Boonie Stomps Family Fun in the Sun · Guam Golf
underwater pool that can be
explored during calm seas, or
Lost Pond, one of the island’s
hidden freshwater treasures.
Or head to the south, where
hikers can descend a cliff to
an underground swimming
pool that’s home to ancient
latte stones. The historic
artifacts, once used as pil-
lars to support homes and
structures, can be found many
places off the beaten path.
Wherever your journey takes
you, the beauty of Guam will
stay with you for many years
Boonie Stomps to come.
Take your first step to discov- Guam Golf
No matter what your level of
ering all Guam has to offer Join the Guam Boonie Stomp- play, Guam has a golf course
to fit your skill level and
by setting out on foot with a ers each Saturday at 9 a.m. in satisfy your love for natural
beauty. Seven courses of-
hike – or “boonie stomp” – as the center court of Chamorro fer holes designed by golf
legends like Arnold Palmer,
30 it’s known on our island. Trek Village in Hagåtña for a small Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, 31
and Sam Snead, and come
to secluded jungle locations fee of $2 for each hiker over complete with a breathtaking
ocean view.
or along sandy beaches that the age of 12. Children must
From the central village of
average visitors never see. The be accompanied by a respon- Mangilao, north to Dededo,
and back down south to
Guam Boonie Stompers, which sible adult. Contact Dave Lotz, Talofofo, you can satisfy your
love of the game all across our
lead guided stomps each email: davelotz@ite.net, Tel: island. Each course has pro
weekend, will take visitors (671) 653-2897.
on hikes rated easy to very
difficult through lush vegeta- Some favorite boonie stomps
tion, concealed ponds, natural on Guam include treks to
pools, and countless water- Mount Lam Lam, known as the shops that offer rental equip-
ment and clothing, so the only
falls. tallest mountain on Earth due thing on your mind will be
your game. Most hotel con-
to the bottom of the mountain cierge desks will secure your
game as well as offer trans-
Known as a hiker’s paradise, stretching into the Marianas portation to and from your
choice course.
Guam is home to trails that Trench, in the southern vil-
Upper Tumon, about 2 min-
wind up and down hills, cliff lage of Umatac; Sigua Falls utes from hotel row, also of-
fers a driving range if you opt
walls, and meander through in the central portion of the for the long ball.
beautiful jungles. Each region island, which showcases some
of the island has distinct of the island’s most beautiful
characteristics and a history waterfalls; and Ritidian Point,
all its own. In the north, you an unspoiled jewel of natural
can venture to Tanguisson beauty on the island’s northern
Beach and Shark’s Hole, an point.
