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.

A 16-year-old Indianola native is a licensed hot-air balloon pilot. Landon Olson grew up being interested in hot-air balloons ...

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 ...