2018-08-27 17:28
The Victory Cup, known as America’s Polo Match, is held annually in Fredericksburg, Texas. This year the event will feature a special treat for hot air balloon fans, The Best of Texas… Read More
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ave you ever dreamed of floating in the sky, waving to flocks of birds and passing through fluffy white clouds? Do you ever wonder what it feels like to live in the moment, completely carefree while marveling at the beauty of nature? Have you ever been driving down the road and noticed a huge balloon, floating directly above you, and thought…I wonder what that is like?
2018-08-22 18:59
Soaring Sports schedules unforgettable fall foliage hot air balloon rides over The Berkshires in Massachusetts, flying guests directly over one of the state’s most awe-inspiring landsc… Read More
2018-08-21 18:44
Soaring Sports books exciting fall foliage hot air balloon rides over The Catskills in New York, which fly passengers directly above one of New York‘s most wondrous landscapes. The per… Read More
2018-08-20 18:35
The fall colors come alive when you spot them by hot air balloon!
Don’t let anyone convince you that the best way to experience authentic Colorado fall foliage is from the ground. Unte… Read More
2018-08-07 13:36
For an object that appears to be simply constructed, a hot air balloon is a surprisingly complex. They use a combination of synthetic and authentic materials designed to keep hot air balloon… Read More
2018-08-01 16:41
We get questions every day about hot air balloons, after all, we schedule beautiful hot air balloon rides with the top operators in the country every day. One question we are often asked as… Read More
2018-07-31 17:55
If you are looking for a U.S. Balloon Festival to go to, look no further. This is a list of the 10 most popular hot air balloon festivals in America. While this is in no way an all-encompass… Read More
2018-07-24 13:00
If you have seen one of the many hot air balloons in the sky, you may have asked yourself the question: How does a hot air balloon fly?
In one word: buoyancy
Understanding the question, &ldq&hell…Read More
2018-07-23 13:34
Georgia’s major Halloween-themed hot air balloon festival, Owl-O-Ween 2018 in Kennesaw, GA, is set to take place for its sixth year. People will dress up in costume and over 20 balloon… Read More
2018-07-18 12:09
The largest free admission hot air balloon event in the world is expected to take place in early September this year. The Great Reno Balloon Race is a hot air ballooning festival lasting fro… Read More
2018-07-17 12:32
Record numbers of tourists have taken to the skies of Cappadocia in the central Anatolian province of Nevşehir in Turkey this year, as the demand for Cappadocia hot air balloon rides ha… Read More
2018-07-10 15:35
Feel the cool breeze against your face? The tempered air around you as gracefully float your way up to the sky before you come soaring down like a swooping eagle? Not all skydiving adventure… Read More
2018-07-09 18:50
The DreamShip, a hot air balloon made from the dreams of the children of fallen and disabled military heroes, features illustrations by Folds of Honor Scholarship recipients, that show what… Read More
2018-07-03 21:20
The 2018 US Hot Air Balloon Championships is taking place from Tuesday, July 10 until Sunday, July 15 this year. A total of around 50 pilots will compete in the event held in Shreveport&ndas&hell…Read More
2018-06-05 14:29
Few experiences in life are as magical as a hot air balloon ride. Seeing the landscape from hundreds of feet in the air is a breathtaking experience. In the US, given our geographic diversit… Read More
2018-06-05 14:28
The United States Department of Defense is participating in interesting studies on animals like bats. In an effort to make things easy for scientists, drones have been flown through flocks o… Read More
2018-05-07 19:54
For hot air balloon enthusiasts, nothing the beats the feeling of soaring high above the ground on a sunny day, marveling at the landscape below. Across the United States, there are numerous… Read More
2018-05-04 14:24
Preparations are already underway to organize and renovate anything and everything to improve, if possible, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2018 presented by Canon. The fiesta w… Read More
2018-05-04 14:15
Start planning your Fall activities calendar now and dust off your costume because Owl-O-Ween is nearly here again!
Summer hasn’t quite begun and yet preparations are in the works for… Read More
2018-04-20 20:07
Hot air balloon operators are often asked how big are hot air balloons. This question has numerous answers as one isn’t always clear on what they are specifically wanting an answer to… Read More
2018-04-03 20:03
So, you’ve gone ahead and booked a spectacular hot air ballooning adventure. If you happen to be a first-time hot air balloon participant, you may be wondering what to bring, wear and… Read More
2018-03-15 19:02
An 87-year-old Jenkins county woman’s dream came true when she took to the skies on a hot air balloon ride for the first time. The idea was initially presented to Grace Royal, a reside… Read More
2018-03-01 19:54
In the early morning hours of February 6th, just when residents were leaving for work and children starting their school day, two low flying hot air balloons were flying dangerously close to… Read More
2018-02-17 00:30
In preparation for the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, 700 mini paper lanterns shaped like hot air balloons line walkways of the Esplanade in Penang, Malaysia. The lanterns are expected to il… Read More
2018-02-05 20:28
A hot air balloon event commonly referred to as the Weekend of Everything that Flies will kick off the second week in February of this year. The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fies… Read More
2018-01-08 13:59
Every year participants take the opportunity to experience hot air balloons at the International Epiphany Hot Air Balloon meeting in Mondovi, in Piedmont Italy. The event will commence on th… Read More
2018-01-02 15:23
Residents of Longmont in Erie, CO, noticed two hot air balloon landings that seemed unusual.
“It came down with a thud,” Dejan Smaic said. “It was pretty unusual. I don&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-12-22 14:18
Attendees at a hot air balloon event in Albuquerque, New Mexico discovered that not only is the world’s largest menorah several stories tall, but it’s also constructed out of sev… Read More
2017-12-15 21:21
Andrew Parker and his hot air balloon are on a mission. They have undertaken to traverse the globe in an effort to educate others in cultural diversity and to raise awareness of children&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-11-29 14:53
A pilotless hot air balloon crash-landed in a parking lot in Cambridgeshire, UK this month. Much to the surprise of office workers who rushed to the site upon spotting the balloon plummeting… Read More
2017-11-27 16:09
Though Flathead County in Montana seems like a serene spot for a hot air balloon flight, don’t let the landscape fool you. A local hot air balloon pilot reportedly received an angry vo… Read More
2017-11-15 18:24
Winter Weather and Holiday Hot Air Ballooning Festivals and More
As the warm weather fades and the cooler air starts to seep in, events that were prominent throughout the summer cease and wi… Read More
2017-11-13 16:00
In a recent California case, Grotheer v. Escape Adventures, Cal. Ct. App. 4D, Case no. E0634449, the court found that those engaging in high-risk activities are responsible for their own saf… Read More
2017-11-06 20:10
Picnickers at Novosibirsk, Siberia’s premier picnic spot were startled one-day last summer when they spied a large balloon flying overhead with a car body attached where the gondola sh… Read More
2017-11-02 15:31
Many people throughout the world are huge fans of hot air ballooning. Regardless of the reasoning that leads to intrigue about hot air ballooning; some may partake in the adventures they pro… Read More
2017-10-27 17:00
With Halloween just around the corner, people everywhere are gearing up and donning costumes to partake in the numerous festivities…Like Owl-O-Ween in Atlanta. If you happen to have a… Read More
2017-10-17 14:44
While you may not be familiar with Vincenzo Lunardi, he was a pioneer in hot air ballooning. He was the first person to fly a hot air balloon over England. Accompanying his journey was a dog… Read More
2017-10-16 14:25
BASE jumpers are known for jumping from a variety of fixed objects. BASE jumping—which is an acronym for buildings, antennas, span, and Earth—generally provides less altitude tha… Read More
2017-10-12 13:19
Hot air balloon rides are a great way to catch the best views of the landscape below and relax after a long week at the office. However, many people don’t know very much about these un… Read More
2017-10-11 14:15
A man from China has been missing since September 20 2017, as he drifted off in a hot air balloon. The man was near the North Korean border and this has created more tension about his unknow… Read More
2017-10-10 13:49
It sounds clichéd to have a “bucket list,” but everybody should have at least a mental list of what they want to do before they die—whether it is to paint a portrait… Read More
2017-10-09 14:09
A Star Wars-themed extravaganza took to the skies in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Both sides of the Force were in balance in the sky as big balloons—the Sith Lord, Darth Vadar and the Jedi… Read More
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