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Leap the Dips is the world’s oldest roller coaster and joined the list of National Historic Landmarks in 1996. But with Lakemont Park not operating its beloved rides ...
The Miracle League of Blair County’s Cow Patty Bingo event is finally here! It’s TONIGHT! Wednesday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Miracle League of Blair County announced a “Cow Patty Bingo,” with all proceeds going towards the league. The bingo game ...
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ALTOONA — Over the years ... just past the outfield wall in nearby Lakemont Park. It’s almost like the landscape was molded to fit this baseball field. The Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh ...
A small amusement park named Lakemont Park in Altoona is where the world’s oldest operating coaster is located. This roller coaster, called Leap the Dips opened in 1902 and is one of the last ...
It is troubling to feel compelled to express a pessimistic viewpoint about anything related to Lakemont Park, which has been such a fun, family oriented fixture of the Altoona area for so long.
To start your journey through Altoona and its surrounding area, you may not be surprised to know that you can start right next door. Lakemont Park is one of America's oldest amusement parks and is ...
Leap The Dips was built in 1902 at Altoona's Lakemont Park. It was in continuous operation until the 1980s, and was refurbished and reopened in the 1990s. LehighValleyLive.com reports the park had ...
Memorial Day weekend brought the reopening of the world's oldest roller coaster still in operation.Leap The Dips was built in 1902 at Altoona's Lakemont Park. It was in continuous operation until ...