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all is one of my favorite times of the year. Growing up in the Midwest and watching the colors of the leaves burst into golds and reds and oranges always brought me excitement. Now living in the desert, I find myself missing those beautiful colors of fall; however, the lower temperatures and perfect weather make up for it.
Because of the comfortable outdoor temperatures, Arizona is a great place to get active outside. There are a countless number of different activities to keep you active and in shape: from outdoor bootcamps, to putt-putt mini golf, hiking and more. One of my favorite fall outdoor exercise activities is running. I have a goal to start training for my first marathon this fall. We will see how it goes! Read about more outdoor options and where you can get information in our feature this month. If you are dying to take in the changing of the leaves, a good place to do it is in Napa Valley, Calif. After the grape harvest, the vineyards boast their stunning colors, the hills roll in fiery reds against the blue sky, and the brisk smell of fall fills the air. Discover what the Silverado Resort has to offer and how the wine country of northern California can make an impact on you. Read about how an incredible fire-fighting dad is helping his son combat cancer. The Welch family shares their remarkable story of devastation, giving back, being a positive example, and looking toward a bright future. Be inspired by this little second grader and his family, who are fighting to make a difference.
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For a delicious pumpkin treat, visit our What’s Cooking article. Suzette shares with us her recipes for pumpkin muffins and pumpkin smoothies. If this doesn’t put you in the fall mood, I don’t know what will. So as the temperatures come down, get outside and stay active, remember to love each other, and go on new adventures. Turn over a new leaf and see what’s hiding behind it. Wear a crazy costume and be responsible. The year is quickly coming to an end, and we don’t want to miss out on a single moment of it.
chief sales officer | Matthew Perry chief financial officer | DeLand Shore production director | Christina Sandberg director of marketing | Brad Broockerd art director | Sara Minor ad coordinators | Cyndi Vreeland, Samantha Engel copy editor | Kendra Mathewson executive assistant | Lori Cunningham
Happy Harvest!
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Moriah Schowengerdt, Editor by Community ™
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