Even without a balloon launch there would have been plenty of things to do and see at the Logan County Airport Friday evening. However, the launch and the glow, both in near perfect weather conditions, were simply the icing on the cake!

Pictures by Nila Smith

Members of the Air Evac crew stand in front of their helicopter. Visitors were allowed to look inside and ask questions about the specially equipped chopper.

Hitchin' a ride. There were plenty of buggies around with volunteer drivers who were anxious to drive folks to and from their vehicles.

Pilot Randy Conklen prepares for liftoff. His balloon is Sun Kissed, sponsored by the Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce.

You're never too young to be on a balloon crew, but slightly smaller gloves might be a good idea.

Out of the bag and ready to blow up ... with hot air, that is.

Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon.

A crowd gathers around Movin' Up, a balloon owned by Seth Goodman of Lincoln and sponsored by Goodman and ME Realty.

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