Our Balloon Ride Launch Siteis the ball field at The Clinton Elks, just two miles from exit 15 off I-78, Clinton, NJ. Go to the Elks home page www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfmand you'll see a "Balloon's-Eye" view of the property and directions to the front entrance. For navigation, Map Quest or Google, use this address:211 Sidney Rd., Pittstown, NJ 08867; And, for your information, Navigation systems will put you short of the entrance by about 100 feet! Read on for more details that will help you get there! When you are near, on 617 south - Sidney Rd, look on the left side for the big white, Clinton Elk signs on each side of the driveway. Turn left and go to the end of the lane where there is a parking lot on the left and the Lodge building on the right. The Elks Lodge is a public bar with rest rooms so feel free to use the facilities. We will meet you on the ball field at the appointed hour.
For your information,The Clinton Elks Lodge is one of many in the country. All are part of a nationwide, charitable organization dedicated to raising funds for the needs of special children, veterans and service to their local communities. With thirty acres of property, the Clinton Elks also has facilities for hosting large outdoor events such as picnics, weddings and family reunions. The Lodge also produces many fun events for the public such as the Charity Motorcycle Run June 13th and the Annual Music Festival scheduled June 13th and 14th. For details, see News on the right column of the Elks web site.
The Fox and Hound Tavern at the Lebanon Hotelis a wonderful place to eat after a Sunset Flight. Dress is casual and the fare is anything from a light appetizer to a three-course dinner. The Tavern is also close to I-78 Eastbound. www.foxandhoundtavern.com/
The History of Modern Hot Air Ballooning. In 1973, at the tender age of five, Dave Wesner witnessed the First World Hot Air Balloon Championships at Albuquerque, New Mexico American Balloon's Tom Oerman was there, too, as one of four U. S. pilots competing in this prestigious event. Dave has dedicated his site and diligently gathered a broad collection of pictures and first hand accounts for the most comprehensive view of those exciting early days. www.ballooninghistory.com/
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American Balloon
218 Dove Cote Court
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 534-5220
Please note this is our Office Address. Our Launch Site is at
The Clinton Elks, 211 Sidney Rd., Pittstown, NJ 08867, as noted above.