Beyond the attractions: parks, trails, and the everyday city

The danger of writing Altoona only through Adventureland and Prairie Meadows is that it misses the everyday city. Altoona’s Parks Department says it maintains more than 73 acres of land, 30 miles of trail, and 55 parks throughout the city. The city’s welcome page also emphasizes parks and trails alo

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