In Alaska, one man battles season depression... with balloons

By Shelby Herbert

Published October 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM EDT

Fairbanks, Alaska, gets extremely cold and dark in the winter, and residents turn to all kinds of hobbies to keep seasonal depression at bay. For one man, that includes ornate balloon art projects.

Shelby Herbert

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