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Kyle Laxton, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot | Lancaster Balloon Rides
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Kyle Laxton, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot

Kyle includes Ballooning, along with all aspects of the experience as some of his favorite things in Life. Born in Camden, New Jersey, moving to Southeastern Pennsylvania early in life

Lucas Hess, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot
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Lucas Hess, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot

Pilot, Lucas Hess developed a love of the outdoors early in life. Growing up in the heart of Amish farm country, Lucas felt an appreciation for the open land, and

Amish people gathering to see a hot air balloon launch
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Up and Away

This was my second time up in over two years. Last time was a sunrise take off, this time it was an evening ride. Both times I had Lucas and

Amish helping with a hot air balloon launch
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So much fun I want to do it again!

We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with Lucas as our pilot. Most of our party was afraid of heights, but once we got going we had no issues at all. The

A hot air balloon hovering over a field in Lancaster, PA | Lancaster Balloon Rides
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Standing in a "Longaberger Basket"

My husband was pretty nervous about this hot air balloon ride. Once you get used to standing in a “Longaberger Basket” as he calls it, you will love it. The

Green rolling hills in Amish Country, PA | Lancaster Balloon Rides
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If I could give 20 stars I would

Had the pleasure taking a ride last year with my special lady. Yes she is timid (to say that lightly) but she was a great sport. Watching it fill with

Inside look at a hot air balloon | Lancaster Balloon Rides
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Truly a memory for the books

I can’t speak more highly of my experience with Lancaster Balloon Rides (operated by The US Hot Air Balloon Team). I scheduled a private hot air balloon flight for a

Jake Frame, a pilot for Lancaster Balloon Rides
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Jake Frame, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot

Jake has the distinction of being born into ballooning. From his earliest memories, he has always wanted to be around hot air balloons and be a part of anything ballooning.

Stan Hess, Owner and Founder of U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team | Lancaster Balloon Rides
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Stan Hess, US Hot Air Balloon Team Pilot

Stan Hess, Veteran Balloonist and Tour Director of Lancaster Balloon Rides (operated by The US Hot Air Balloon Team), has provided a first class balloon experience for countless thousands of

A hot air balloon at a hot air balloon festival showcasing Wicked, the Broadway Musical on a Lancaster Balloon Rides hot air balloon.
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We love sharing stories from people who have taken a ride with us. This lovely story is from Carol- who seemed to have the time of her life. Thanks for