Picture it: dozens of hot air balloons tethered in a field outside of Taos, New Mexico, burners crackling in the morning quiet. Then, at a signal, they all take off, turning the sky into a canvas of color.
..Read MoreA quiet morning. Slight nip in the air. Pull the lanyard and up you go. Try a flightseeing trip via hot-air balloon in Angel Fire.
..Read MoreYou could see the sights from the ground. But why, when you could fly?
Alpenglow Aviation (877-894-9378; http://www.purewest.com/airtours/index.html) offers flights high above the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains. Babin Air (250-342-3565; http://www.babinair.com) leads guided air tours across the continental divide, over glaciers and streams.
..Read MorePark City is gorgeous from the ground but in the air, it's spectacular. Rise above it all and take to the wild blue yonder in a hot wind-driven balloon for a tour of the area you won't soon forget. In the flightseeing business since 1978, Park City Balloon Adventures (435-645-UPUP; http://www.pcballoonadventures.com) can handle flights of two to 70 people.
..Read MoreSnowmass is bursting with activities and adventures this summer. A popular area event is the Snowmass Balloon Festival. Once you've seen it, you'll know why.
..Read MoreIt has been called Steamboat's most colorful weekend, which says a lot. One of the most anticipated events of summer, the annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo takes to the skies July 12-13, 2008.
..Read MoreSome people can't get far enough away from it all these days. In Whistler, they'll whistle up a helicopter to take you and the family out on a picnic, if you wish, or drop you deep in the backcountry for a hike out.
..Read MoreThe biggest and best air show in the High Sierra takes place June 28. The 19th annual Lake In The Sky Air Show at the Lake Tahoe Airport, in South Lake Tahoe, CA features three of America's best stunt acrobatic aviators, the green beret parachute team and rescue mission demonstrations.
..Read MoreFly high over Durango and the Animas Valley. See the bird's eye view of the gorgeous San Juan Mountains. For more information: Durango Soaring Club, Inc. (970-247-9037; http://www.soardurango.com), 27290 Hwy 550 North; Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures (970-731-8060; http://www.pagosaviews.com), Pagosa Springs; New Air Helicopters (970-259-6247), Flight Line Road, Animas Park, Durango.
..Read MoreBecause of its vast vertical rise, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is a coveted locale for tandem paragliding. Check out this activity for an amazing experience and truly unsurpassed views of Jackson Hole. This year Aerofest will be held for the first time at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Teton Village, June 21-22.
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