The 8 best places to visit in the U.S. in October
From Halloween in Salem to golden larches in Montana, these trips make the most of October's festivals, foliage and cooler weather.
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Will McGough is an international travel journalist and tour guide. He has written about travel for more than 15 years for outlets including National Geographic, CNN, and Forbes. He guides trips in the American West and the Hawaiian Islands. Check out his travel podcast, Wake and Wander, or his book, Swim Bike Bonk.
From Halloween in Salem to golden larches in Montana, these trips make the most of October's festivals, foliage and cooler weather.
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