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Denali - Wikipedia
Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, Denali is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve. The Koyukon people who inhabit the area around the mountain have referred to the peak as "Denali" for centuries.
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.”
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.
Why the Name of Alaska’s Peak Changed From Mt. McKinley to Denali
Jan 17, 2025 · Dominating the Alaska landscape, Denali, the tallest peak in North America, is nothing short of breathtaking. It stands at 20,310 feet, its white peaks and rocky terrain towering above the...
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.
Denali | National Park, Height, Elevation, & Map | Britannica
5 days ago · Denali, highest peak in North America. It is located near the center of the Alaska Range, with two summits rising above the Denali Fault, in south-central Alaska, U.S. Denali’s official elevation figure of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters), established by the United States Geological Survey in September
Learn About the Park - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S
Feb 3, 2025 · Denali is home to 39 species of mammals, 169 species of birds, and 1 lonely species of amphibian. Find out how communities perceive climate change, what's new in the museum collection, and current archaeological surveys. One of the major reasons this park exists is to facilitate research, including archaeology, biology, geology and more.
Plan Your Visit - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National …
Jan 29, 2025 · The Highlights of a Visit Most come in search of wildlife or glimpses of 20,310' tall Mount McKinley, the roof of North America. All are encouraged to take one of the many bus rides along the Denali Park Road, the sole vehicle access into the heart of the park, and to join a ranger-led program or two. Whether you seek wildlife, scenery, or solitude and communion …
Alaska's Denali National Park, facts and information
Jul 8, 2019 · Larger than the state of New Jersey, Denali National Park and Preserve is a vast wilderness that is mostly untouched by human hands, save for the one park road and a few scattered services. It...
Denali National Park and Preserve - Encyclopedia Britannica
Central to the park is Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Denali (“The Great One” or “The High One”) is the ancient Athabaskan Indian name for the mountain. The peak was long named Mount McKinley, for U.S. President William McKinley, but its original name was restored in 2015.