Groundhog Grind 5k/10k Trail Run

Back for year three! Let’s run it again. This trail race is put on by the Altoona Running Club. We frequently run our small county park, Thomas Mitchell Park, and…

The Buzz: Spring Break in Altoona

Would you look at the time, spring break is happening right about…now! And Altoona is THE place to spend it. As one of Iowa’s top tourism destinations, we’ve got a…

Groundhog Grind 5k/10k Trail Run

The Groundhog Grind Trail Run is a 5k/10k race held at Thomas Mitchell Park on the first Sunday after Groundhog’s Day. It is a challenging race because of the time…

Altoona’s Parks & Trails Map

Altoona’s trails weave their way throughout the city, providing access to our many parks, restaurants, and other community amenities. We created a nifty parks & trails map to help you explore all we have to offer.

3 Ways to Celebrate Peak Summer this Weekend in Altoona

Peak summer is a precious time in the Midwest. In a place where more than half the year is sweater weather and 35 degrees is considered borderline shorts temperature, a day that’s actually warm enough to melt an ice cream cone is a rare and magical thing.