Travel

Helicopter Man

The many ways can Cal Dorn uses his choppers good Article by John-Mark Dyer | Photography by Paradise Helicopters One of Calvin Dorn’s favorite things about owning helicopters is the chance to surprise people with a free ride. He looks for waiters or valets – someone who wouldn’t normally have the money to book a flight. He adds them to his waitlist and when an open seat comes up, he gives them a call and tells them to hop in. He loves sharing the magic of the island with people. Calvin...

Life + Culture

From Policeman To Cattle Rancher

Scotty Lewis, Providing Double Duty Service To Our Community Article by Margaret Kearns | Photography by Fletch Photography Cattle ranching on Hawai’i Island had a humble start in 1793 when Captain Vancouver gifted one bull and six cows to King Kamehameha I. Sadly, the bull died, but all was not lost as one year later Captain Vancouver returned, bringing with him four bulls and eight cows – all longhorn cattle known as bullocks. The small herd flourished on the 400 acres of rich, green...

Event Planning + Services

The Queen Of Fun

An interview with Julia Hutton of Pink Limo Article by Johnny Gillespie | Photography by Rebekah Moyer We sat down with Julia Hutton, founder of Pink Limo, to learn what she is all about.  Where did the idea for a bright pink limo come from?  “This is the second pink limo I’ve owned. I had another in Arizona, where I had a retail shop named,  Biker Babes & Beyond . The first pink limo, named Lola...had a certain 'flair' that appealed to the prolific bike crowd. I had flames painted going...

Arts + Culture

Going All In

With Kona Artist Terry Field Article by Ben Fillekes | Photography by Fletch Photography There is no pretense in Terry’s pursuit but an altruistic vision, fueled by a contagious joy that champions others and produces outrageous art. Behind the ironclad corrugations of an old industrial warehouse, and just a few sun scorched paces from Kona Brew, an Oasis lies hidden. Terry Field’s Art House, epitomizes the very best of Hawai’i’s beauty and the very best of the artist’s vision. Her success...