The first successful flight of a hot-air balloon took place in the fall of 1783. No humans were aboard that day for the ...

That fetching song of yesterday, "Up, Up and Away in My Beautiful Balloon," needs to be modified. Today it could be my not so beautiful balloons. With four balloons or objects taken down ...

Longview residents Kelsey Skinner and Megan Reynolds stared at the sky Tuesday morning, watching hot air balloons set sail ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – April 8, 1972, kicked off what would eventually become the largest ballooning event in the world. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is now home to the ...

This year is the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, several days that are known for their early mornings, delicious food, and, of course, beautiful balloons. But what was the ...

Balloons over Bellaire is set to soar over Shanty Creek Resort on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Nearly two dozen of those big, beautiful balloons are slated to lift off from the resort ...

But back to the beautiful balloons. Expect a fly-in, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows and chances to meet the pilots. Balloon events are subject to weather and wind conditions. $10 ...

Lift your spirits with these airy images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest An annual event for more than 50 years, the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival has grown to become the ...