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Michigan  Hot Air Balloon Ride

Hot Air Balloon Ride in MichiganGive a Gift They'll Never Forget!
Nobody forgets their first balloon flight. It is truly an experience that cannot compare to anything else. The sensation of flying over trees, lakes and streams, spotting deer and other wildlife is unique and inspiring. When a gift touches someone both emotionally and on a multi-sensory level people remember who gave it to them. If you really want to make a lasting impression, a hot air balloon ride is the ultimate "unforgettable" gift.

Enjoy the excitement of a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful scenery of Oakland County, Michigan. You'll fly over the lakes and woods of Kensington or Island Lake Parks. On most flights you'll see White Tail Deer, hundreds of birds and other wildlife as we skim the treetops. It's a birds-eye view you can ONLY experience in a hot air balloon.

Michigan  Hot Air Balloon Ride

Scott Lorenz, a veteran Hot Air Balloon Pilot since 1982, has flown hot air balloons across the USA and in several countries including Japan, China, Spain, France, Austria, and Canada.  He is ready to take you and a guest on a balloon flight of a lifetime.

Scott's most memorable experiences; Flying over Niagara Falls, The Great Wall of China, Disney World, The Olympics in Calgary, St. Wolfgang, Austria, Saga, Japan, Nante, France, The Grand Prix of Spain, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, co-pilot for Mike Howard's Guinness World Records Skywalk at 19,000 feet,  The Red Rock Balloon Rally in Gallup, New Mexico and handling media relations Kevin Uliassi's J. Renee Transglobal Balloon Flight

Fox 2 Detroit Extreme Lila Archive Lila Lazarus of FOX-2 Takes Flight with Westwind Balloon Company
Lila Lazarus Video


Legendary guitarist Josh White Jr. and writer Mike Ball went along for a balloon ride. They just happened to have a guitar with them.
Josh White & Mike Ball


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Lila Lazarus asked Michigan Hot Air Balloon pilot Scott Lorenz of Plymouth if he would help fulfill a cancer patient's dream. That dream was to fly in a hot air balloon. Lorenz said "Yes" and the dream came true. Check out the flight with Lila, Anna and Scott as they skim the treetops of Kensington Park in Milford, Michigan followed in close support by Gordon Boring of the Wicker Basket Balloon Center in Wixom and the FOX-2 helicopter. According to Lorenz, "This was one of the most memorable flights."

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Michigan  Hot Air Balloon Ride

Photos of fall color from hot air balloon ride over Kent Lake, Kensington Metro Park, and Island Lake State Park.

Michigan  Hot Air Balloon Ride

Scott Lorenz  Westwind Balloon Co.
1310 Maple Street , Plymouth, MI. 48170
(734) 667-2098

 

2010 Schedule of Michigan
Hot Air Balloon Events

May

  • 28 - 31 ~ Great Lakes Regional Championship, Frankenmuth, MI

June

  • 4 - 6 ~ Hot Air Balloon Shoot-Out Carson City, MI

  • 25 - 27 ~ Michigan Challenge, Howell, MI
    Contact: Michelle Tokan, 517.546.3920

July

  • 1 - 4 ~ Field of Flight, Battle Creek, MI
    Contact: Debbie LeClear, 269.962.0592


  • 16 - 18 ~ Hot Air Jubilee, Jackson, MI
    Contact: Hot Air Jubilee, 517.782.1515

  • 24 - 25 ~ Seven Lakes State Park Balloon Festival, Holly, MI

August

  • 23 - 28 ~ US Nationals, Battle Creek, MI
  • 28 - 29 ~ Metamora Country Days, Metamora, MI
    Contact: Phil Andreae, 586.212.8253

September

  • 17 - 19 ~ RE/MAX of Midland 20th Annual Balloon Festival, Midland, MI

October

  • 2 - 10 ~ Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
    Contact: Pat Brake, 888.422.7277

December

  • TBA ~ Holiday Balloon Fest, Battle Creek, MI