Outdoor Adventures
With a spectacular setting, delightful year-round weather, and diverse topography, Napa Valley offers more exciting and engaging outdoor adventures than just about any other location. Couples,...
Napa Valley Events: August-September 2022
Discover fun happening in Napa Valley during August and September 2022! August 2022: Music in the Vineyards – Chamber Music Festival August 3 – August 22, 2022 EVERY Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and...
Plan A Napa Valley Hot Air Balloon Ride with Family Before Sending the Kids Back to College
When our kids reach college age, the opportunities to enjoy family adventures begin to dwindle. The next semester is rolling around quickly, and those “not-so-dependent” children will be returning...
Fun Adventure Activities to Add to Your Schedule When Visiting Napa Valley
Summer is passing quickly, but there are still plenty of fun things to do in Napa Valley. Whether you head out as a family, couple, or group of friends, adventures abound, especially for those who...
Interested in a Hike, Bike or Horse Ride Within Napa Valley?
Outdoor enthusiasts looking for an escape from their indoor confines and responsibilities will find plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and scenery while participating in their favorite...
Summer Activities in Napa Valley You Shouldn’t Miss
Summertime represents the high point of activity in glorious Napa Valley. The weather is warming, vines are maturing, and the businesses and communities are actively preparing many new and recurring...
Activities To Know About Throughout the Year in Napa Valley
A list of every fun, action-filled, and family-focused adventure that Napa Valley offers during any twelve-month period would be endless. The Wine Country businesses, communities, and citizens work...
Napa Valley Events – May & June 2022
May 18- May 22, 2022 Street Food Napa Valley- Italian Menu Enjoy the tasting experience with Executive Chef John McConnell. Wednesday 11:30am-6pm (patio dining until 5pm), Thursday through...
Start Planning Your Summer Getaway to Napa Valley
Comfortable temperatures have returned to Napa Valley again, and the views are magnificent. Buds on the grapevines are beginning to break, adding color and contrast to the already remarkable scene....
Give Mom a Gift She Won’t Forget This Mother’s Day
This year, more than ever, it is time to do something special for Mother’s Day. Whether for your mother, wife, sister, or all the above, offering an assuredly memorable gift is a beautiful way to...
History of Hot Air Ballooning
Early Developments While history usually associates the Wright Brothers with fostering the beginnings of human aviation, the actual first human-crewed hot air balloon flights preceded the invention...
Planning Your Spring Vacation Early?
While some of us are still digging out, others are thinking about stowing our winter clothing and planning a fun-filled spring outing in Napa Valley. The buds on the vines will be breaking soon,...
Napa Valley Events: April 2022
March 30 - April 3, 2022 Celebration of Women In Wine - Wine Tour Enjoy 4-Days of Unique, Educational, and Interactive Wine & Dining Experiences Whether you have the palate of a sommelier or a...
History of Ballooning and How Hot Air Balloons Work
Napa Valley is famous for many things. The picturesque wineries, Michelin-starred restaurants, cultural and entertainment venues, and glorious hospitality attract thousands of visitors each year....
Why you Should Visit Napa Valley During Winter
Regular visitors to Napa Valley know that coming to the area is terrific any time of the year. While summer and fall have a full range of festivities and harvest-related events, the wintertime is...
Give the Gift of Romance this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s still time to find the perfect gift for your significant other. Whether for a romantic evening of dining and romance, a delightful and cozy bed...
Celebrate the New Year in Style in Wine Country
No place on Earth offers more ways to greet the New Year than Napa Valley. Beautiful with breathtaking views and plenty of space for safe celebration. Once again, Napa Valley communities welcome New...
Gift Ideas for a Fun Napa Valley Experience
As you struggle to find the most appropriate and memorable holiday gift ideas for your significant other, family, or friends, think Napa Valley! Getting away from the routine, especially in these...
Holiday Happenings Across Napa Valley
Once the grapes have been harvested and the weather begins to cool, Napa Valley businesses and communities begin gearing up for the next exciting phase of the year: Holiday Season. During this time,...
Add these ideas to your Thanksgiving plans
While the extended Thanksgiving weekend offers opportunities to celebrate and give thanks for all that life has brought, this is one of the best times of the year to enjoy the company of family and...
Join Balloons Above the Valley for a Hot Air Balloon Flight & Champagne Brunch!
You, your loved ones, and your friends can now enjoy a double delight with your Balloons Above the Valley’s hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley. After a rendezvous in the morning, you will board...
Change things up and plan your next Napa Valley Trip mid-week
As you might expect, weekends are the busiest days in Napa Valley. Beginning the afternoon on Friday, the fun-loving, adventure-seeking crowds start to arrive, anxiously anticipating stimulating...
Have you ever wondered what makes up a hot air balloon?
Napa Valley is famous for its world-class wines, excellent cuisine, stunning scenery, great weather, and, in case you didn’t know, its Napa hot air balloon rides. For decades, thousands of visitors...
What harvest season may look like this year in Napa
Harvest season is always a special time in Napa Valley. While the initial grape harvest begins with picking the early varieties in August, the famous Cabernet Sauvignon and a few others may not be...