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Not until the 20th century did park planners turn their attention into conserving the beauty of the eastern landscapes. Find park info on the 13 eastern national parks, including overviews, travel itineraries, and more.
National Parks of the East
The East offers a wide variety of ecosystems, from the rocky coastline of Maine to the sandy shores of the Virgin Islands. (The stuff in between includes a vast tropical swamp and a 356 mile-long cave system.)
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