Each year, Albuquerque, New Mexico hosts the largest hot air balloon festival in the world—the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The Fiesta lasts for 9 days in October, and features activities like hot air balloon rides, mass ascensions, balloon glows, local food and art, races, and...
Hot air balloons offer a thrilling way to ride through the sky and enjoy looking at the world from a new perspective. That’s why they are often sources of inspiration that motivate and uplift. However, going on an actual ride in a hot air balloon...
Arts and crafts are fun activities for everyone, whether it’s children, parents, or older adults. They allow us to use our creativity and express ourselves, while also making something new and beautiful. It can even be more enjoyable when there are organized arts and crafts...
New Mexico—known as the Land of Enchantment—is a unique and beautiful state full of stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and so much more. However, it’s also one of the states that people in the U.S. know the least about. So, what is New Mexico known for?...
You’ve probably seen pictures or videos of hot air balloons flying through scenic landscapes or taking part in hot air balloon festivals. But, have you ever stopped and thought about how those balloons are flying? There’s clearly a balloon, a basket, and fire. But, how...
The end of the year is an important time, when many people celebrate holidays, travel to be together, and show how much they care for one another. The end of the year is also an essential time for charities and nonprofit organizations in regard to...
Whether you’re taking a vacation or just driving through on your way to another destination, there are many fun things for families to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The southwestern city offers many different experiences that you and your whole family will enjoy. Here are...
From big to small, famous to local, museums give us places to think, grow, learn, wonder, and feel. Few cultural institutions have remained as important as museums over the decades. They preserve and promote social interests as diverse and unique as the people who visit...
Hot air ballooning has only been around for a little over 2 centuries, but it has a rich history filled with many important events. The history of ballooning is the history of flight because humans first achieved flight with balloons. For almost 150 years prior...
There are many different types of museums and they all serve different—and similarly important—purposes. Such as history, art, science centers, children’s museums, or like the Balloon Museum, air & space....