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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Mindset Shifts for Midlife: 3 Steps to Find Yourself Again When Life Changes

If you’ve ever hit a season where life shifts, routines change, and you suddenly feel unsure of who you are anymore… you’re going to love today’s guest...

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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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