PANGUITCH — There were favorably clear skies, cool temperatures and only a slight hint of a breeze as some three dozen hot-air balloons took to the skies Friday morning to kick off the annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally.
Cedar City News rode up with the maroon-and-white balloon known as “Moonshine,” piloted by Don Stockley of Murray. Several of Stockley’s family members and friends comprise the support crew, led by crew chief Robyn Stockley.
The popular weekend event continues through Sunday, with a full slate of family friendly activities each day. Click here to see a copy of the schedule flyer.
To get an idea of what it’s like to serenely float hundreds of feet in the air above the scenic landscape of Panguitch, check out Cedar City News’ video in the player above and the photo gallery below.
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Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Pilot Don Shockley, Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Penny Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Penny Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Panguitch, Utah, June 25, 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
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Jeff Richards, a native of Salt Lake City with family roots in Panguitch, lived in Moab for 20 years before joining St. George News in 2017. Jeff is a longtime journalist and secondary school teacher. He and his wife Penny are the parents of five daughters. They also have three young grandsons and one granddaughter. Jeff and his family enjoy swimming, camping, sightseeing, reading, and taking pictures.