A Field Guide to Hot Air Balloons
The sky's the limit!
Field Guide Vol. 233
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first two weeks of October are traditionally marked by the largest balloon festival in the world—the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. To celebrate, we're dedicating this week's guide to the international practice of balloon flying and racing. Join us as we travel from Mexico to China, and fly through the pages of Around the World in 80 Days.
The Balloon Fiesta
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