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Hi, I'm Allie. Just a 50-something hiker chick reminding you to live your best life!

Enjoying Spring Along the Kip Trail in Canton New York

Don’t miss hiking the Kip Trail in this quaint New York village just a few minutes from downtown Canton. This...

Super Fun Cross Country Skiing at the Nicandri Nature Center

This is a guide to the free cross-country equipment rentals and miles of trails to explore at the Nicandri Nature Center in Massena, New York. Wanting to try...

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Lampson and Rainbow Falls: New York Winter Hiking

Snowshoeing to Lampson and Rainbow Falls in New York’s North Country is a wonderful treat on this January morning. Let’s do some winter hiking!...

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Massive Midlife Change: Snow Driving and Facing Fears

This is not an exaggeration – I’m super scared to drive in snow.  Let me preface this story with the fact that I’m an avid driver,...

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How I’m Finally Feeling More Confident in My 50s

Connection. Competence. Confidence. I’ve always wanted these in my life and I feel I’m finally there at 53. This is how I’m feeling more...

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Woman Finding Love Over 50: Starting Over in New York State

Welcome to the life of Allie Rambles where I show you real life as a woman finding love over 50, without pretending it’s tidy, planned, or Instagram-perfect....

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Staying Curious: Gamble or Adventure?

At 53 years old, I recently left my home in Arizona to move somewhere I’d never been—New York State. By staying curious, life has become deeply fulfilling....

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Hiking Ampersand Mountain in Fall : View from an Older Hiker

Complete guide to Ampersand Mountain trail. Discover what to expect on this Adirondacks trek – best seasons to hike, how long it takes, and tips for...

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Truly Empowered at 53 : How I Got Here

Today I’m hiking a mountain, one 23 year old me would have shied away from but 53 year old me looks forward to the challenge.  Alltrails, a popular...

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Moving to a New Place in Your 50s: Finding Home Again in New York

Moving can be stressful at any age, but moving to a new place in your 50s hits differently. There’s a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and a twinge of fear that...

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