Above the duck, a balloon, constructed of paper and fabric, provided the lift necessary to carry aloft the duck and its companions, a sheep and a rooster. Never before had a human, let alone a ...

Here are the popular and confirmed events for this year's event: Balloons Aloft: For locals and early visitors, ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta will kick off from local schools with Balloons Aloft on ...

Meanwhile, balloon launch sites are understandably less ... The cap is simply a layer of warmer air aloft that acts as a stable barrier, preventing rising air parcels (potential clouds or storms ...