Sept 14 Guatali Falls Difficult 5 hours for 4 miles
We hike from the central mountains of Guam into a pristine valley with 4 large waterfalls, a jumping spot, and two swimming holes. Bring: 4 quarts water, sturdy hiking shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, sunglasses, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Rocky steep downhill trail, walking in water, sword grass, a long hike, and a long steep hike up and out.
Sept 07 Mt. Finansanta Very, Very Difficult 7 hours for 5 miles
Our hardest hike, three difficult hikes strung together. We visit 2 mountains with fantastic views, a pristine jungle river, and a narrow gorge with swimming, jumping, and rock sliding spots. Bring: 4 quarts water, strong shoes that can get wet, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch and snacks, and camera. Special conditions: Sword grass, steep slopes, walking in water, slippery rocks, a very long hike, more sword grass.
Labor Day weekend in North America is the same weekend the Marshall Islands pays tribute to its working class during Rijerbal Day, held on the first Friday of September.
Aug 31 Fintasa and Laolao Falls Medium 3 hours for 2 miles
We journey to 2 cooling waterfalls in southeastern Guam. Enjoy swimming and waterfall showers at the scenic Fintasa Falls, head much further downstream to enjoy the open ledges, individual swim holes or water cave of Laolao Falls. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swimsuit, gloves, sun screen, sunglasses, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Some walking in water, fairly steep hills to climb and descend, sword grass
Aug 24 Tarzan Falls Medium 4 hours for 3 miles
We hike downhill through a recent fire scorched area to reach three large waterfalls in central Guam. Enjoy exploring the top of the first falls before swimming below, jump at the second falls, then relax on the open ledges of the large third falls before swimming below. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, swim suit, gloves, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Stretches of steep trail, walking in cave water and over rough limestone rocks.
Colonia, Yap—Yap Visitors Bureau will hold a “A taste of Yap” event on Friday August 30, 2019, starting at noon. The event, which will be held at the Yap Living History Museum Grounds, will showcase the local foods of Yap, plus art and handicraft items for sale. The festival will also provide individuals and groups with the opportunity to sell and showcase local foods of the island, plus art and handicraft items.
Aug 17 Tinago Falls Medium 3 hours for 2 miles
We trek to a great scenic area on Guam, a series of waterfalls and cascades in the southeast. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from tiny tots playing in the cascades or to jumping, waterfall showers, and a rock slide for the more adventurous. There’s even a hammock for the more sedate. Bring: 2 quarts water, hiking shoes, gloves, swim suit, sun screen, insect repellent, lunch, and camera. Special conditions: Possible mud, a short steep section