How do you navigate a hot air balloon? Today is Day Number One of the three-day Erie Balloon Festival. We can find it with our phones and navigation is easy. It is across the street from the Erie High School. But once there, how do we navigate the hot air balloon??? Hot air balloons are […]

Get up early. The balloon action starts with the rising sun on 7/11/2025. Photographers, in the old days I would have said “bring a lot of film!” Boulder’s neighbor Erie (in both Boulder and Weld Counties) holds a yearly balloon festival. You can wander around the action close enough to feel the blasts of heat […]

  Erie Balloon Festival 2025: Colorado’s Must-See Free Hot Air Balloon Event This Weekend Catch breathtaking balloon launches just after sunrise in Erie, Colorado—perfect for photos, families, and summer fun. The Erie Balloon Festival 2025 is ready to take off this weekend, and if you’re near Boulder or anywhere along Colorado’s Front Range, this free […]

  Boulder’s next-door neighbor, Erie, Colorado, has just earned national recognition as one of the fastest-growing wealthy suburbs in America. According to a recent GoBankingRates study, Erie ranked No. 4 on the list, experiencing a staggering 39.02% population increase from 2018 to 2023. With its high median income of $163,644 and an average home value […]

Ballooning starts early. Light was just breaking (mostly in my imagination) when baskets are already being lowered from the back of pickup trucks. Teamwork and cooperation are essential. Balloons are unloaded, laid out on the ground, and filling begins. The main body of balloon-filling air initially is supplied by large powerful fans run on generators. […]

  Art is easy. Photography is easy. What is hard is getting up early enough to see the art. Photographers have long known that the best, most fun and interesting light is during the “golden hours,” around sunrise and around sunset. Fine. So we know the secret. What’s hard about that? EASY! The hard part […]

The sun rises over Eastern Boulder County at the Erie Balloon Festival. I arrived at 5:15 AM to make sure I did not miss part of the show! The rising sun lights the clouds where the hot air balloons are welcomed! Here we are at the third picture and so far not even one balloon! […]

Boulder, Colorado has long been renowned for its stunning natural beauty, vibrant community, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. However, in recent years, a growing number of residents have been making the move to the charming town of Erie, Colorado, just a short drive away. This exodus from Boulder to Erie has sparked curiosity and conversation, […]

Not sure which trails are worth the trek? Never fear—we’ve compiled five of the best bike trails in the area to get you started. 1. Sunset Trail East, Erie CO For those looking for a gentle start, this 1-mile beginner loop in Erie has high ratings, views of the plains, and nice easy switchbacks for […]

Legal pickles can be sour, but finding the right lawyer shouldn’t leave a bad taste in your mouth. Let’s add some flavor to this journey!  From traffic tickets to more serious charges, legal troubles can knock on anyone’s door. You’re not alone. But fear not, the perfect lawyer is out there. You’ve read Selecting the […]