Dear friends,

Are you enjoying the fall weather? When I’m in the United States during autumn, I like taking in the beauty of the fall colors! A great place to do that is at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in my home state of Tennessee and in the state of North Carolina. Our Adventure article, “The Great Smoky Mountains” (p. 10), takes us on a journey through the most-visited U.S. national park. There you can view waterfalls, hike along the mountain trails or even spot a few black bears! If you are up for another adventure this month, travel farther north to Quebec City, Canada where you can continue to enjoy the fall colors as you take a stroll through one of the Christmas markets or savor some delicious French food! “The Warm Heart of Quebec City” (p. 40) has all the details! Well, whatever you are doing this fall, we hope that you are staying healthy! Oftentimes, many of us talk about the need to exercise, but we fail to make it a part of our daily lives. For example, I sort of like to run, but I don’t always make time for it. What are some of the “Keys to a Healthier Life” (p. 36)? One simple thing we can do is walk! But, how can we fit it into our schedules? We offer some ideas that could help you get more steps in each day! If you haven’t done so already, something else you can add to your daily routine is the Advanced radio program! We hope you tune in! And we hope you enjoy this month’s edition of Advanced magazine! The definitions in “Vocabulary Focus” are reproduced from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 3rd Edition (ISBN: 9780521674683) with the permission of Cambridge University Press. All rights in such content are reserved by Cambridge University Press.
Happy reading!
Brandon Bryant