WAUSAU – Flying as high as 5,000 feet above the ground, hot air balloons offer an incredible vantage point to appreciate the beauty of the land below. Unlike an airplane or helicopter, hot air balloon rides offer a 360-degree view and an incomparable perspective. For the people who pilot them, the adventure of flight is an exhilarating and inspirational experience unmatched by any other.
At 10 a.m. May 5, “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Wausau native John Bullock, whose fascination for ballooning began in 1998 and quickly became a passion, and a family affair. He’ll share the story behind his piloting obsession, explain the connections within the hot air balloon community and offer advice for people who want to experience the thrill for themselves.
Join the conversation by calling 800-780-9742 or email questions to [email protected].
“Route 51” is heard Fridays at 10 a.m. on The Ideas Network stations 101.3 & 91.9/Wausau, AM 930/Auburndale-Stevens Point, 99.1/Stevens Point, 100.9/Marshfield, 90.3/Park Falls, 89.1/Adams-Wisconsin Rapids, 89.9/Rhinelander-Eagle River, 88.3/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7/River Falls and live streamed at wrfw887.com/listen-live.html. It is re-broadcast Fridays at 7 p.m. on 90.9/Wausau. Program archives are available at wpr.org/route51.
