Hot air balloon pilot Cornelius van der Walt, 37, had "large scalp contusions" and suffered a brain hemorrhage, according to an autopsy report.

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Shawn Bowen, 46, of Gilbert, Arizona, died from injuries he sustained after his parachute failed to open during his jump ...

Feel like you’re flying through the sky at the Arizona Balloon Classic this weekend! Arizona’s Family is taking you on a hot air balloon ride on this Field Trip Friday.

There are few experiences in life that capture the sheer wonder of floating above the world as the sun rises. My recent hot ...

A woman from Minnesota with over 265 skydiving jumps under her belt died during a jump on Friday, despite eyewitnesses saying her parachute fully opened.

After the second skydiving death in the state in just over a week, all eyes are on this south-central Arizona town. Eloy is ...

Nothing quite compares to witnessing a mass ascension at dawn, when hundreds of colorful hot air balloons lift off the ground and fill the sky above. But the fun of hot air balloon festivals doesn ...

With the help of expert input and traveler sentiment, U.S. News found the best hot air balloon excursions available. Before you book a ride, keep in mind that you're in for an early morning.