ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new Smokey Bear special shape balloon has made its debut. After more than 20 years in operation, it was time for the last hot air balloon to be replaced. The new balloon ...

VAN BUREN, Mo. (KFVS) - Along with experiencing the total solar eclipse on April 8, those in Van Buren will also be able to see the Smokey Bear Balloon in the sky. The hot air balloon will be ...

VAN BUREN, Mo. — A surprise visitor will welcome those going to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) for the solar eclipse. The Smokey Bear Balloon will be making its way to Big Spring near Van ...

20 years ago Friday a Smokey Bear hot air balloon slammed into a radio tower near Balloon Fiesta Park. This group of towers where one collapsed on Friday morning after a balloon strike. Two children ...

Smokey Bear is making a special appearance in the Ozarks for the solar eclipse next week. The Smokey Bear Balloon, a hot air balloon managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, will ...

I SPOKE WITH A FORMER FIREFIGHTER WHO RECALLS THAT DREADFUL DAY. IT HAS BEEN 20 YEARS SINCE SMOKEY BEAR STRUCK THE 670 FOOT RADIO TOWER JUST WEST OF BALLOON FIESTA PARK. THERE WAS A MEDEVAC HELICOPTER ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The crew of the Smokey Bear balloon hopes to have a brand new one at the Balloon Fiesta this year because the current one is showing its age. It’s an iconic special shape ...

UPDATE: The National Cherry Festival posted this update on Friday: “Due to potential weather and wind the Smokey Bear Balloon Event is cancelled. For all weather cancellations please stay tuned to our ...