I am doing a photo shoot for my son and his family. While I am a native and have used locations such as canoe creek, valley view, legion park, so the more known locations. I was curious if anyone is aware of hidden gems within twenty miles from Altoona that are perfect backdrops for the beautiful colors? Thanks in advance.

In town for two nights. I am looking for a non-chain/local restaurant with a nice atmosphere for a casual meal. Any suggestions?

Genre of food is irrelevant really- just want somewhere that’s going to be good without being a hassle and is something I haven’t had before.

Hi, I grew up in the Altoona area and lived there until a few years back. I’m looking for someone that can confirm my memory of a show called Shock Theater that came on either Friday or Saturday nights at either 11:30 or midnight (I think it was Saturday) in the 1980s (preferably 1985-1987 time frame). Yes I am aware of the shock theater that was on in the 1960s. This is not the same thing. This was to be in the Johnstown Altoona broadcasting area, and I’m pretty sure it was on CBS (WTAJ Channel 10). It may have only ran in the summer. My memory is kind of hazy on that. I have a couple old Johnstown/Altoona edition TV guides that I tracked down on eBay from 1985 and 1986, but they do not show it in there.

bought a used 17.5' bass boat last spring that I keep in my yard right now...would like to store it for the winter in a garage or storage warehouse close by if the cost is reasonable. Anyone know of any places to recommend?

Anyone know of any events coming up for the Halloween swason?

A friend of mine is returning from deployment, and visiting the area for the first time. I've always lived here, so sometimes I forget things exist or I think they are boring.

What would you recommend for a weekday activity in October?

Most festivals are on the weekend unfortunately. So far, weather dependent, my list includes:

Thousand Steps Free DCNR activities in the parks Double Tap gun range An escape room Bowling Mamie's cafe Sheetz Primantis

Yes, I'm including food lol. I'm not taking him someplace he can go anywhere in the country.

I joined the military and moved out around 2014 Some family issues have popped up and it might involve me getting my family home for pennies on the dollar. I'm pysched but I'm still trying to convince the wife. We live in a city rn and there are a lot if things she doesn't want to lose so in wondering if Altoona or it's outlying area has gotten any if these since I was a kid.

Is there any small theater scene? Have any asian grocery stores opened up? Hiw are the board game/tcg clubs? What is there to do in terms of nature parks, art museums, and general things to do? What's the board gaming, comics, and tcg scene like? Any good, bigger the better, plant nurseries in the area?

Hi everyone! I am a young adult male mid to late 20s. I will be moving to Altoona from NJ for work. I needed help finding good safe neighborhoods where I can look for apartments. Preferably near downtown. I am a fairly outdoorsy person. Easy and quick access to bars and restaurants would be appreciated.

TIA

Hi everyone I am a young adult male in mid-to-late 20s. I will be moving to Altoona for work. I would like to know what are some good neighborhoods to look for a place to rent. I would prefer something near downtown with easy access to bars and restaurants. I am pretty outgoing I like to go to bars have a drink or two. I also like sports so vicinity of any pickleball club or parks would also be fine.

TIA

Hi everyone! I am a young adult male mid to late 20s. I will be moving to Altoona from NJ for work. I needed help finding good safe neighborhoods where I can look for apartments. Preferably near downtown. I am a fairly outdoorsy person. Easy and quick access to bars and restaurants would be appreciated. TIA

I originally posted this on a reddit asking which I liked better STP or Pearl Jam. It triggered this fond memory.

I was 16 when the STP plush album came out. That summer, I was participating in a summer camp done by the county recreation branch, and one day, they took us to a local amusement park. At the park, they had a modified caterpillar ride. They added a wooden dome and put lights, blacklist and sirens inside. As the ride operated, the staff would put on music and usually would play one song for the ride. We'll this day I brought the STP album and I asked the operator to play the fist song. I jumped in the one seat with my best friend, and we rode that ride with STP blaring. Afterwards, we got out, and since it was early in the day, we jumped back in line and were first, so we played the second song on the CD. By this time, we had 20 teens all with us, and the operator kept the cd, and by the end, we rode the ride enough times that we played every song on the cd. The operator returned the CD and said that it was the best time he had that summer and all of us teens agreed.

The amusement park was called Blands Park back then, now Del Grosso's. The ride was called the Space Odyssey, which unfortunately was removed from the park.

I heard that the ride was more expensive to upkeep so they got rid of it, but I was the best ride they had. Wish we could get it back.

Hi! I'm looking for someone to cosplay with, I don't have anyone and it would be very cool if there was someone around here that likes to cosplay too. I mostly cosplay from Genshin! I like to go to cons too but a lot of the time I'm scared to go alone. If you like cosplaying feel free to message me, I'd love to be friends!!

Does anyone know what happened over at the dollar general on 31at? Saw like 5 cop cars with lights on when I was heading back to chest springs

Bored

I wanna practice my routine.

I feel like I’ve lost the majority of my friends. I don’t have people to go on a drive with on a whim. Sit on the porch with and just talk. I miss having those people I could text all day and all night. That kinda thing.

Anyone else missing that interaction?

Can’t be at my house right now, just need to get out somewhere

Hey,

I am an international student at PSU univ park and was looking for something to gift my father on his bday and was thinking of a rolex I have enough saved up and got to know the nearest to me is Kranich's jwelers.

Any reviews how is the staff was it easy to talk to if any of you want in were u offered some pieces?

Thanks

Edited- I visited the Kranich’s today at state college and at altoona and I can say I had a great conversation with them about watches and jwellery didn’t buy any thing but loved it there. Thanks for the help guys

Hey I’m looking for someone to go to the gym with I’ve been struggling getting back into it and I want to look good again I just have an issue working out alone with a bunch of people because I feel very self conscious I’m a 6’4 200 pound guy and only 20 years old I just want my old high school physique back preferably in the Ankeny Altoona or Des Moines area