Dark, reflective surfaces, like parking lots, create rising currents of heat while forested areas create cool spots ... magic of watching hot air balloons fill up as the sun sets.

The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic ... then watch as the balloon is inflated. At this time of day, the cool, calm air is ideal for heading up, up and away, and, as the giant rig ...

Hot air balloons are ... you're in for an early morning. Balloon tours typically meet just before sunrise (usually between 5:30 and 7 a.m.), when the air is cool and winds are calm – perfect ...