There are hundreds of hot air balloon festivals across the United States, and no matter where you live, there’s a good chance that there’s a balloon festival within driving distance.

Sadly, no instructions are included for making the envelope, which would be a great excuse for anyone to learn a little about sewing. And knowing how to roll your own hot air balloon might come in ...

Nothing quite compares to witnessing a mass ascension at dawn, when hundreds of colorful hot air balloons ... you'll have no problem staying busy during the day – and at night, 20 balloons ...