Hot air balloons might seem like magic, ... When they do that, they squish the other molecules out the bottom of the balloon so there's less molecules creating less weight or lift.

Look to the skies in Meadville as the 35th annual Thurston Classic hot air balloon festival is scheduled during Father’s Day weekend from June 12-15. Admission to the event is free to the public.

Hot air balloon rides give travelers the chance to fly high and enjoy the view from 3,000 feet. The Week. US Edition. SUBSCRIBE & SAVE.

As we climbed to nearly 3,000 feet above this UNESCO World Heritage site, our hot air balloon was joined by more than 100 others, some illuminated in the dark sky, delivering a magical view to us ...