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Riding Into A World Of Adventure
E-bikes make Hawai’i Island adventures accessible to everyone Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Fletch Photography The morning sun was climbing over Mauna Kea’s summit as my husband, Patrick, and I unloaded two bikes from our car where Mana Road’s blacktop faded into gravel. Although I gave up bike riding years ago because of an injury, an electric mountain bike I rented from Bike Works Kona was about to open the door to a world of Hawai’i Island adventures I’d assumed were only for the...
June 2024
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Untouched Hawai'i
Highly respected tour company uncovers Hawaii Island’s hidden natural wonders Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography From his native Sacramento wetlands to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, curiosity and exploration have fueled long-time Kona resident Rob Pacheco’s passion for the natural world. Born just north of Chico along the Pacific Flyway in Northern California, it’s no surprise that birds were the first to capture his interest. “My grandfather was an avid...
June 2024
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Caring For Hearts With Serving Hearts
Island Cardiovascular and Vein Institute’s founder, shares his vision and commitment with the Big Island Article by Matias Arredondo | Photography by Fletch Photography Geography is certainly one of Hawai’i’s most considerable virtues. Yet, it can be challenging when residents seek specific medical treatment. In many cases, the only way to find the right specialist is by hopping to a different island. Thankfully, professional visionaries aim to present a solution to that problem. Dennis Good...
June 2024
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Super Raft
Old or young, visitor or local, there’s adventure for everyone on Body Glove’s Kona Explorer Article by Ben Fillekes | Photography by Whiteshell Photography It’s a cloudy morning over Kailua-Kona, and the water corralled by Kailua Pier is green glass. It’s 70 degrees and feels like rain. Whatever the weather might bring, I'm looking forward to a morning on the water, rediscovering the Kona Coast, with Body Glove’s super raft, the Kona Explorer. Walking past yellow barriers onto the pier, I...
June 2024
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