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