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Pago Bay
This is the largest bay on the central windward side of the island, and one
of Guam’s most beautiful. A Spanish settlement near the mouth of the
Pago River was wiped out by a small-pox epidemic in 1856. At the far end of the bay is the University of Guam’s Marine Biology Laboratory, known
internationally for its research.
Libugon Overlook
Situated above the village of Maina, this site offers an excel-
lent view of central and northern Guam. A penal and leper
colony was located here in Spanish times.
Apra Harbor Overlook
A drive up Nimitz Hill offers a view of Guam’s natural har-
bor, considered one of the best in the Pacific.
Asan Overlook
Asan Overlook has been chosen as
the site of the new War in the Pacific
National Historical Park visitor center
and museum, which will be located
there in the next few years. This new site is dedicated to
commemorate the 50th anniversary of Guam’s liberation.
War
in the Pacific National Park
The
National Park Service overseas all Guam's War in the Pacific National Parks and
operates from out of the T. Stell Newman Visitors Center in Piti, just outside
the main gate to Naval Station. Inside the Visitor Center is a museum with
interactive displays and a gift shop run by the Arizona Memorial Foundation.
The six historical parks are:
1) Asan Beach - with gun encasements, caves and pill
boxes, plus 445 water acres of reefs and relics.
2) Asan - heavy vegetation all around the village conceals
caves, pillboxes, a bridge, foxholes and a 75mm
mountain gun.
3) Piti - covered in lush growth, the hillside has three
Japanese coastal defense guns in good condition.
4) Mount Chacho/Mount Tenjo-a pre-World War II
American gun encasement is one of several important
relics found in this remote, hilly area. Hikers in this area
also are rewarded with beautiful views.
5) Mount Alifan - 13 caves and tunnels, bomb and shell
craters are among the more than 30 sites along the
winding trails.
6) Agat - this area is predominately under water with
sunken relics and unspoiled reefs.
Sigua Falls
Hikers will need a guide to lead them through the thick jun-
gle atop Nimitz Hill. A steep climb down a ledge ends with
an impressive 100-foot drop into a rocky pool. This sanctu-
ary is a sample of Guam’s beauty in the wild.
Tarzan Falls
This is a favorite destination for “boonie stompers,” Guam’s
special name for hikers who venture off the beaten track.
The falls are a series of drops from eight to 50 feet in height.
At the base of the falls is a deep pool perfect for swimming.
One of the other attractions of Tarzan Falls is the fresh-
water shrimp that can be found in pools along this branch of
the Ylig River.
War Dog Cemetery
Located at Naval Station. Those interested in visiting the Cemetery
must call Naval Station Pass & ID Office at 339-6217, 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Instructions will be given to address a letter to the Commanding
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