The Smokey Bear Balloon, a hot air balloon, will be available for short, free rides starting at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The Smokey Bear hot air balloon will be at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Mich. from Wednesday, July 3, to Saturday, July 6. Daily tethered flights are planned after 6 p.m., ...

The Smokey Bear hot air balloon, based in New Mexico, will visit the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City July 3-6, sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.