hot air balloon: Wordlesses Wednesday on a Thursday: All a Glow - 05/27/10 04:19 AM

 
Photographed at the Green County, Wisconsin Fairgrounds in June 2007 at the annual hot air balloon rally in Monroe, Wisconsin.  The Monroe Balloon Rally celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary this year!  Join the Monroe Balloon Rally Facebook Fan Page for all the details on this homegrown event.  All rights are reserved.
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hot air balloon: Speechless Sunday: Up, Up, and Away! - 06/14/09 12:07 PM

 
All Rights Reserved, photographed in Monroe, WI in June of 2008
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hot air balloon: Wordless Wednesday: Green Energy in Green County, WI - 05/27/09 02:48 PM

 
All rights reserved.  Photographed in rural Browntown, Green County, WI, early one evening in July 2008.  Can you find all the wind turbines in Green County?  There are more than you might think there would be around here.  This one is located west of Clarno on Highway P heading towards Browntown.
 
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hot air balloon: What is that up in the sky? - 06/12/08 06:04 AM
It is time again for one of the most interesting Monroe area traditions - the annual hot air balloon rally. The four day event runs from June 12 through June 15 this year.
Twice a day, weather permitting, the majestic hot air balloons float through the sky on their way towards the fairgrounds. They seems to brush the tops of the trees and houses as they are steered towards the landing targets. Those of us on the ground can sit on our porches, watch for our favorites and listen to the whoosh of the torches. Up to ten balloons will launch … (0 comments)