Here’s a hot Hawaii minute-long video of a true gem that I’ve been excited to share with you for weeks: Akaka Falls.

Easily in my top 3 favorite parks on the Big Island, Akaka Falls State Park is overflowing with lush banyan trees (with intricate roots that you can actually step inside), streams, and, of course, gorgeous waterfalls. The largest of these, Akaka Falls itself, is featured at the end of this short video.

The entire place is remarkable, and when I went, it was only a dollar for non-residents to enter! Pretty good deal for my favorite waterfall on the entire island. Enjoy:

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In an unpredictable series of events, I’ve decided to post a video of a remarkable lake bustling with wildflowers, birds, and even June snow.

Context: We recently had a friend come visit and took her up to Tony Grove Lake, which is remarkable for many reasons, not the least of which is its 2400+ meter (8000+ ft.) elevation.

It was formed by a glacier (of course), and even though it was June, the elevation had preserved whole patches of snow, enough so that we built a tiny snowman next to the green grass. We even saw a Cooper’s Hawk. (And rest assured, I’ll return to the Hawaii videos soon.)

Of course, the best way to experience this remarkable wild place is by going there, but until then, this video should tide you over. It’s called Hiking Tony Grove Lake in the Utah Mountains:

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Montezuma’s Revenge, little rodents that carry The Plague, water bugs, eating tree sap, Snowman on a mountainside, Cooper’s Hawk riding the thermals, and a view of Tony Grove Lake.

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Today I’m sharing a remarkable experience of the Big Island that’s a part of everyday life for people who live in Hilo: Coconut Island.

In fact, the petite island is so close to Hilo that all you have to do to visit is cross a short bridge.

Without a question, the COOLEST thing on Coconut Island are the salt bath ruins that tower above the water. As you’ll see in the video, just follow the steps up and enjoy a great dip into the Pacific!

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*children splashing*
Me: It’s Coconut Island! Pretty cool.

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One of my favorite parts about living on the Big Island were the remarkable community events that I’d get invited to.

Today’s video is a short clip of the Aloha Wellness Center grand opening concert in Hilo, which went well into the night. There was such a great turnout, and Fantuzzi and the other musicians did a fantastic job.

In retrospect, I wish I’d shot more video of this event, but I guess I just got swept up into the music. And something is better than nothing, after all.

Anyway, enjoy the Aloha Wellness Health Center Grand Opening Concert video:

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Fantuzzi: Family. We are family. We are family. Thank you so much Great Spirit, for showing us so much life. Showing us so much beauty. For bringing us to the Magic Island of Hawaii. To this place of understanding…

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