A brief, 500year history of guam at the smithsonian. Book now priceline expedia orbitz travelocity tripadvisor if these photos dont convince you to visit guam, nothing will. Guam s history dates back to more than a century and this island is home to a few lesser known heritage sites, that can interest the history buff. It is located on property owned by the government of guam within the bounds of anderson air force base on the northern part of the island near tarague beach. Actual footage from the war brings history to life.
Most people ive talked to whove been here awhile had no idea. During world war ii, chamorros on guam suffered through two and a half years of. And its inclusion of a vast array of detail, fleshing out the broader sweep of guams history, should make this book a useful reference source for all. Nov 22, 2016 first responders were called into action again today at tarague beach.
Asan beach park asan beach was one of the two primary beaches which u. Tarague prehistoric and historic village map guam mapcarta. Guam survival guide andersen air force base, guam af. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. So get out and explore the island and educate yourself on why things look the way they do. Guam has some of the most stunning beaches you might ever see but the islands natural beauty extends far beyond white sand shores and sparkling turquoise waters. Another hike i completed from the guidebook the best tracks on guam. Revisitng tarague was a memorable and special event. Yes, you do need base access to use it which is probably one of the best reasons those with an id should use it. Life on the island caught between trump and kim time. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Another pretty beach on a base, this time naval base guam. As the host unit at andersen air force base, guam, the 36th wing mission is to provide the president of the united.
The beach itself is just the ornamental fringe of the 1,203acre guam national wildlife refuge, home of marianas fruit bats, crows, and tree snails, plus significant remnants of ancient chamorro culture. Tarague beach on andersen afb is really a hidden gem here in guam. From the popular tumon bay to the southern shores near cocos island, beaches in guam live up to their tropical reputation. Learn how american troops recaptured the island from the japanese in 1944. There are a number of world war ii memorials, relics, and informational signs scattered around the park for visitors to enjoy. Five things you didnt know about guam this micronesian island offers visitors a unique melange of cultures though perhaps best known stateside as a world war ii battleground, guams real claim to fame is whitesand beaches and tropical weather. Guam is renowned for its beautiful secluded beaches, historical landmarks, friendly people, and some of the. Unravel 4,000 years of intriguing history ranging from precolonial culture and archaeological sites and the site where magellans ships landed, to spanish forts and wwii battle sites guam has many stories to tell. Bamboo willies offers a place to get out of the heat, eat, drink and have a little fun as we serve up a variety of meals and icecold beverages. Tarague beach, guam 1485 bc, nomna bay guam, 20 bc no single mass migration. A brief, 500year history of guam the chamorro people of this pacific island have long been buffeted by the crosswinds of foreign nations. It is tucked away on andersen afb and is a secret hideaway.
They had executed a difficult landing across a wide, dangerous reef in the face of a wellorganized japanese force concentrated, as. Into the jungle looking back on phase i operations, the men of the iii amphibious corps could view their accomplishments with satisfaction. When my son was stationed on guam aboard the uss frank cable in 2002 as a navy dentist, i returned for the first time in 43 years and retraced my footsteps. Prehistoric and protohistoric cultural occurrences at tarague. Then, head out to asan beach, the main site of the brutal battle. Sunday afternoon at tarague beach displaced beachbums. The 10 best guam beach hotels of 2020 with prices tripadvisor. Guam fire department and helicopter sea combat squadron 25 were. The american garrison was defeated by japanese forces on 10 december, which resulted in an occupation until the second battle of guam in 1944. Jones beach is a place of kind beach belonging to the county of guam the closest populated place is that of camp dealy that is0. Guam has endured a brutal japanese occupation, a 1962 typhoon that destroyed 95% of the islands then mostly wooden houses, a 7. Santa rosa, and i did not enter any of this sector. The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for guam, marianas the red flashing dot shows the tide time right now. Jinapsan beach is a place of kind beach belonging to the county of guam.
There are a number of world war ii memorials, relics, and informational signs scattered around the. First responders were called into action again today at tarague beach. Barrigada an area of interesting scenery and ecology, containing a number of important archeological sites. Directly in front of tarague beach, there was a coconut forest which was. War in the pacific national historical park junior ranger book. Tumon beach 2020 all you need to know before you go. Andrew islesi begged and begged for one of these amazing creatures when i was a kid.
Oct 02, 2018 asan beach park asan beach was one of the two primary beaches which u. Paul carano, at the time of publication a member of the faculty at the college of guam, had been intensely interested in the collection of basic source material on the island and in the preparation of a comprehensive history of guam ever since he first started teaching there in 1947. Access to uruno beach from land is difficult as it lies beyond anderson air force base and nonmilitary personnel require a pass to travel through the base. Prehistoric and protohistoric cultural occurrences at tarague, guam article pdf available in asian perspectives 24 january 1981 with 23 reads how we measure reads. Agana american ancient area research center asked became began breadfruit brought buildings built called canoes captain carried chamorro language chamorros chamoru church clothes coconut collection congress courtesy died fight fire fish flores taitano micronesian forced four galleon gave governor guam guam museum guam s harbor houses important. Lets say, i want to stay in the beach with my tent for a couple of nights, is this allowed. In addition to enjoying water sports, visitors to this guam beach can also trek to near by tweeds cave. The best overviews are found in books about chamoru history such as scott russells. Tide chart for guam showing low and high tide times for the next 7 days.
The climate in guam is moderate and consistent, and as such there is almost never a bad day to visit the guam. Oct 14, 2019 guams history dates back to more than a century and this island is home to a few lesser known heritage sites, that can interest the history buff. Other pages display images of guam beaches, historical and cultural landmarks and guam diving and undersea flora and fauna. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Nov 15, 2016 tarague beach, andersen afb, guam shelby gould.
Like other popular hikes described in the guidebook this one also requires access to us military property since it. In historic maps and accounts of guam dating back to the spanish era of the island 16th 19th centuries, the orthography of the word tarague. Listed here are a few hikes into history, showcasing a few of the best outdoor. Pdf prehistoric and protohistoric cultural occurrences. A small tunnel through a large rock on the tourist beach overlooking the bay was part of the defensive positions prepared by the japanese occupiers during world war ii. Its a great snorkeling spot to see untouched coral and some sea turtles grazing. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.
Original artwork from a gap in nature by peter schouten on andrew isles natural history books source. Best camping in and near war in the pacific national. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In his book what we bury at night, guamanian humanrights attorney julian aguon chronicled how irradiated. As penelope bordallohofschneider writes in her book. Guams history is also one of multicolo nialism, with. Views would be fantastic, ocean view, city view, blue view and green view over guam. Guam beaches are one of the main attractions for travelers coming to guam. Today, in addition to its inviting beaches, elegant hotels. Like other popular hikes described in the guidebook this one also requires access to us military property since it is located on andersen afb. This page contains images of various miscellaneous scenes of guam landscapes, city scenes and other guam related subjects. The cave contains thirteen pictographs painted shapes representing human figures, and a places where limestone mortar was used that is of prehistoric origin. Beach of jinapsan beach tarague historical, guam, guam. The talagi pictograph cave is a rock art site on the island of guam.
The day we went to gab gab wasnt pretty though it was cloudy and then rained. Beach deposits quaternary beach sand and gravel, beach rock in. Portuguese mano war tarague beach guam the only time i snorkeled as a kid, on this beach circa 6970, one of these. Grand canyon tour skywalk, guano point, hoover dam, helicopter and boat trip 4k duration. Hennocent myles posted in guam scenics, sunsets, and landscapes at tarague beach. The island is awash with a history that dates back to the latte period of 2000bc, the period of ancient chamorro life before a spanish expedition led by portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan arrived on march 6, 1521. Cultural resources investigation of tarague beach, guam. War in the pacific national historical park is a part of the national park service.
In historic maps and accounts of guam dating back to the spanish era of the island 16 th 19 th centuries, the orthography of the word tarague varied. This was the first book length archaeological study of micronesia, a collection of island groups in the western pacific ocean. But the tarague of today has been damaged by storms and human overuse and no longer looks like the tarague of. Hes been sharing some pictures of his travels around guam, and i must admit im somewhat jealous of his travels. Obrien marines in world war ii commemorative serieswar in the pacific national historical park is located on the tropical island of guam, approximately degrees north of the equator and about 3,300 miles southwest of hawaii.
Get to know about the unknown heritage sites in guam. Gab gab beach santa rita 2020 all you need to know. It is about radioman 1st class george tweed who was at agana when the japanese took the island in early 42. Its rarely crowded there, the water is clear, the beach access easy, and its a short 1015 min drive from main base. Archaeological investigations at tarague beach, guam dtic. The closest populated place is that of tarague historical that is4. This well known guam beach is located in northern guam just past the micronesia mall. Although in recent years i have seen a decline of fish, it is still a fun place to go. The beach itself is just the ornamental fringe of the 1,203acre guam national wildlife refuge, home of marianas fruit bats, crows, and tree snails.
Laura maud thompson, an american anthropologist employed by the bishop museum in honolulu, later compiled his notes and collections in the volume, archeology of the marianas islands, which was published in 1932 and was the first definitive volume on guam and marianas archeology. A contender for the islands most pristine white sandy beach, haputo, or apoto. Ritidian point may be famed for its powdery, white sand and jeweled waters, but beyond the splendors of its shoreline lies much to see. Sumays history dates before the spanish colonial period. I brought the tarague beach shells that i had saved for many years and returned them to their rightful home. Uruno beach is situated 4 miles west of tarague beach. Its a good family beach, with easy swimming, a threesided ocean pool and lots of sea life. Sep 15, 2018 we spent a lot of time at tarague beach on anderson air force base grounds in prior visits to guam see here and here for photos of tarague from our 2015 trip to guam and we thought that tarague was the most beautiful beach in guam.
Aug 15, 2017 a brief, 500year history of guam the chamorro people of this pacific island have long been buffeted by the crosswinds of foreign nations. The first battle of guam was an engagement during the pacific war in world war ii, and took place from 8 december to 10 december 1941 on guam in the mariana islands between japan and the united states. We spent a lot of time at tarague beach on anderson air force base grounds in prior visits to guam see here and here for photos of tarague from our 2015 trip to guam and we thought that tarague was the most beautiful beach in guam. The american forces landed in a different location during the 1944 battle of guam and the tumon defenses were not tested. No archeological sites are recorded by either hornbostel or osborne from tarague beach to pati point on the east end of the north coast, or from pati point south through the anao vicinity straight east of mt. Although tarague beach has changed over the past 20 years since i was there last, it is still an awesome beach.
Its unique to guam because it has a pool like style that is built into the ocean. This massive national historic park celebrates the role guam played in the wwii pacific theater. In the past 10 years, guam has undergone japanese occupation for 212. The cave is named for george tweed, a us navy radioman who escaped japanese troops in 1941 by hiding out in these caves near the beaches in guam. I highly recommend picking this up from the war in the pacific museum outside of big navy. The landscape at tarague consists of the sea and coral reef, the lagoon and coastal plain, a limestone beach and towering limestone cliff. Feb 03, 2009 tarague beach andersen afb, guam 4feb09.
You can enjoy the beauty of guam from the air serviced by americopter. Tarague is a geographic place name given to the northern littoral of the island of guam, between mergagan point to the west and tagua point to the east. A guide to the hiking trails was the one for tarague beach on the extreme northern part of the island. Tarague beach, andersen air force base, guam youtube.
Guam tourism guam hotels, restaurants, events, and things to do. My cousin jason is in the air force, and hes currently stationed on the island of guam, which has some fantastic geology and also some gorgeous beaches. Get to know about the unknown heritage sites in guam days. The most beautiful beach on guam crow canyon journal. This page and the 3 pages listed below contain galleries of images of guam. Drawing on a wide range of archaeological, anthropological and historical sources, the author explores the various ways that the societies of these islands have been interpreted since european navigators first arrived there in the sixteenth century. The road leading to tarague beach is called sanders slope and there are fantastic views where. A fascinating book about guam during the war is robinson crusoe, usn.