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 level.It is the tallest mountain in the world from base-to-peak on land, measuring 18,000 ft (5,500 m). [9] With a topographic prominence of 20,194 feet (6,155 m) [3] and a …
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 not only helped mark the agency’s centennial, it shines a light on the long human history of the park, and illuminates a naming debate that has lasted ...
Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali’s name instead of …
3 days ago · 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 as Denali rather than change it to Mount McKinley.. Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order calling for the name to revert to Mount McKinley, an identifier inspired by President William McKinley, who ...
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 22, 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 Mount McKinley in a White ...
Why is Mount McKinley so big? - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 3, 2025 · Mount McKinley in the background as a researcher maintains a high-elevation weather station. 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 sightseeing national park visitors and mountain climbing alpinists alike.
Mount McKinley or Denali? Facts on the mountain’s name
Jan 23, 2025 · Library of Congress, The ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) a narrative of the first complete ascent of the highest peak in North America, accessed Jan. 22, 2025 U.S. Senate, Senator Murkowski ...
Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness – The White …
Jan 20, 2025 · Renaming of Mount McKinley. (a) President William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, heroically led our Nation to victory in the Spanish-American War.
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 mountain in North America.
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 mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley.