Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs for March. For more information, call 814-946-0417 or visit www.altoonalibrary.org. n First Friday Fun will be held at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, play time for children ages 3 and younger. Come in clothes that can get messy. Weather permitting, this program […]
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Years ago, my husband and I decided that we wanted to visit all of America’s national parks. (Twelve down, 50 to go!) While the natural beauty of each is unique, the small towns nearby invariably offer the same thing: a study in corporate America’s idea of a wholesome family vacation. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factories dot Appalachian streets, manufacturing caramel apples sticky enough to ensnare bored children. Small businesses push the limits of copyright law with identical “May the Forest Be With You” T-shirts, and whole economies seem to run on pulled saltwater taffy alone. Estes Park, Colorado, a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, promises all this and more. Tourists can spot wildlife, sip local craft beers, or visit the Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King’s