Labor Day in Colorado Springs marks the end of summer, like most places, but it is also the weekend of the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic. We have always enjoyed this event, because during the week before, we'll often see some early arrivals decorating the morning sky around town, and the event itself is really beautiful. There is something about all that color lit up against the mountain backdrop that is just special. The morning flights are always subject to cooperation from the wind, and there have been more than a few of these that have been delayed or cancelled, but it is a very festive atmosphere nonetheless. Their web site also has come great photos, take a peek!