Every summer, the National Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa features over 100 hot air balloons during its 9-day festival. If you’ve heard of this event before, you are probably aware of the night glow or the mass ascension evening events, as they are the most popular events. While the evening events are great, don’t forget…
After a recent snowfall, we were looking for a quick winter hike, so my wife and our dog Max set out for Zo-El Annett Woods in Warren County. It’s a pretty minimal park. There are no shelters, no buildings, no bathrooms (so plan accordingly). However, it’s an ideal location for a short hike no matter…
The National Balloon Classic is the largest hot air balloon festival in the Midwest and is held at the end of July every year in Indianola, Iowa. The classic holds various events including balloon competitions, mass ascensions, and one of the crowd favorites – the Nite Glow. During the Nite Glow, the balloons will be…