CHAPTER 1 - Guam Buildup EIS

Guam and CNMI Military Relocation Final EIS (July 2010)
Saluglula (Inarajan) Pool
This natural marine waterhole is noted for picnic and swimming sites. The public park also hosts a
pavilion, restrooms, shelters, and barbecue pits. The site is located in Inarajan and is protected by Section
6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Santa Rita Park
Located in Santa Rita and is protected by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Tagachang Beach Park
Located in Yona and is protected by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Tagachan Beach
The park has a pavilion, restrooms, picnic shelters, and a location for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba
diving when the waters are calm. The coastline at Tagachan is ideal for beachcombing.
Talofofo Beach Park
The Talofofo River, Guam‘s longest and widest, empties into the bay, considered to be one of Guam‘s
most picturesque body of water. The beach is a popular surfing beach. Talofofo Beach Park is located in
Inarajan and is protected by Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Talofofo Falls Park
Visitors to the park picnic and swim at the waterfall, cascading from the Ugum River. Other features
include the Guam Historical Museum, Yokoi‘s Cave, Observation Tower, and Ghost House.
Toguan Bay
The bridge over the Toguan River marks the boundary between Umatac and Merizo. Toguan Bay is
where the Toguan River enters the ocean. Toguan Bay, along with Bile Bay to the south, is normally
protected water for snorkeling and SCUBA diving.
Tongcha Beach
Formerly known as the Agat Family Beach, Tongcha Beach offers shelters and a restroom.
Umatac Bay Park
Every year, Umatac Bay Park hosts the Magellan Monument commemorating the explorer‘s landing in
1521. The Park also contains the Mayor‘s office, picnic facilities, restrooms, and a boat ramp. The park is
the starting point for kayak trips to Sella and Cetti Bays.
Ylig Bay
Visitors can fish, swim, and surf at the bay. There is a boat ramp on the south side of the Ylig River
Bridge. The dirt road north of the bridge and the paved road south of the bridge lead to undeveloped
beaches. The Ylig River is also a kayaking route.
1.4.2.6 Spelunking
Gadao‘s Cave
This cave is one of the more famous caves on Guam because of ancient Chamorro petroglyphs on the
cave walls. The petroglyphs depict the legendary tale of Chief Gadao of Inarajan and Chief Malaguana of
Tumon. A massive statue of Chief Gadao paddling his half of the canoe is situated in the Inarajan Village.
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