Sycamore woman hikes 50 miles for 50th birthday

SYCAMORE – For some women, turning 50 years old may involve a trip to Las Vegas or throwing a party.

But Julia Cloat of Sycamore isn’t like most women. She opted for a different way to celebrate that milestone: hiking 50 miles.

“What I really wanted to do for my 50th birthday was to prove to myself that I could set a goal,” Cloat said.

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Source: The Associated Press