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Slowing Down : Embracing Nature’s Pace on Your Hikes

As I get older I’ve learned to slow down, especially on my hikes, but I wish this was something I did 30 years...

How Social Media Lifted Me Up : A Story of Inspiration

Social media doesn’t suck and I’m here to prove it. (Warning : this post is not hiking related but life isn’t all about hiking – OR IS...

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Hiking Colorado : Peaceful Dawson Ranch Butte

Hiking in Colorado was just what I needed to start rebuilding my life. Just three days after arriving, my friend and I hiked a local hike called Dawson Butte...

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I Turned My Life Around at 52 : Being Older is Not Weaker

Life has been pretty crappy these days for me. And maybe it has for you too. This is how I’ve overcome life’s obstacles in my 50s. And how you can...

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Dealing with My MIDLIFE CRISIS in My 50s

At 52 I’m realizing that I’m in the midst of a midlife crisis. This was completely unexpected. Feeling the Clock Ticking Away as I Enter Middle Age...

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Midlife Failure : Why Am I Still Scared in My 50s?

At 50 I assumed most of my fears were gone, that I conquered them with experience and determination. Yet not this fear.  Welcome, I’m Allie. Midlife...

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What I Did with My Old Hiking Shoes will Surprise You

What do you do with your old hiking shoes that you can’t wear anymore? Welcome, I’m Allie. I’ve been living full time on the road since 2020. These...

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Easy, Beautiful Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park

Free camping and a gorgeous easy hike in Joshua Tree National Park is a great way to spend a few days! Welcome, I’m Allie. I’ve been living full time...

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Broke but Hopeful: My Exciting Future as an RV Nomad

Never give up on your dreams. I’m 52. Broke. And heartbroken. But I’m still chasing my dreams of travel. Welcome, I’m Allie. I’ve been living...

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Why You Should NOT Live as a Nomad : Challenges of Living on the Road

You’re interested in living in a van, RV or skoolie yet don’t know where to start. You’ve landed at the right place. These are the...

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