Denali or Mount McKinley? - U.S. National Park Service
On the eve of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary in 2016, the name of the highest peak in North America changed from “Mount McKinley” to “Denali.” The timing of the change …
Denali - Wikipedia
Denali (/ d ə ˈ n ɑː l i /), [5] [6] [7] federally designated as Mount McKinley, [8] is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea …
Why the Name of Alaska’s Peak Changed From Mt. McKinley to Denali
Jan 17, 2025 · A gold prospector dubbed the peak Mount McKinley in 1896, but Alaskans have historically championed Denali, a name rooted in its Native American history.
Denali vs. McKinley: A brief history of the long debate over what …
Jan 21, 2025 · Another McKinley fan Denali is seen from the Petersville area on Oct. 23, 2016. (Loren Holmes / Alaska Dispatch News) Trump first floated the idea of renaming Denali as …
Why is Mount McKinley so big? - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 3, 2025 · Mount McKinley is the crown jewel of Denali National Park and Preserve, the highest mountain in North America (at 20,310' above sea level), and a sought-after prize for …
Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali's name instead of …
Feb 7, 2025 · JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature passed a resolution Friday urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America’s tallest peak …
Denali National Park and Preserve - Wikipedia
Denali National Park and Preserve, formerly known as Mount McKinley National Park, is a United States national park and preserve located in Interior Alaska, centered on Denali, the highest …
Denali | National Park, Height, Elevation, & Map | Britannica
Feb 8, 2025 · Denali lies about 130 miles (210 km) north-northwest of Anchorage and some 170 miles (275 km) southwest of Fairbanks in Denali National Park and Preserve. The mountain is …
Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 29, 2025 · Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy …
Denali - Education | National Geographic Society
Oct 19, 2023 · Denali, also called Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America, located in south-central Alaska. With a peak that reaches 6,190 meters (20,310 feet) above …