Freelance writer Emily Pennington lists nine favorite East Coast national parks
Freelance writer Emily Pennington has visited every US national park and selected nine favorites on the East Coast for a travel guide.
Total number of eastern parks
There are 13 national parks located east of the Mississippi River. The region offers a variety of landscapes ranging from coastal hikes to mountain drives.
Specific park examples mentioned
Acadia National Park features photogenic lighthouses while Shenandoah provides scenic mountain routes. Biscayne represents a subtropical marine ecosystem within the group of eastern destinations.
Author credentials and scope
Pennington is the author of a book published in 2023 about visiting every national park. She recommends these locations for travelers seeking natural beauty on this side of the country.
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