Denali (/ d ə ˈ n ɑː l i /), [5] [6] officially known as Mount McKinley, [7] 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 …

Despite the official decision to use “Mount McKinley” as the name of the peak and the national park, the debate did not die. ... Karstens and Stuck, along with Walter Harper and Robert …

Jan 17, 2025 · 1896: William Dickey Names Mount McKinley. In August 1896, after the discovery of gold near the Klondike River in Canada’s Yukon territory, roughly 100,000 miners headed …

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 …

May 11, 2023 · Denali is the highest peak in North America, the third most prominent of the famous Seven Summits. It is also the third most isolated peak on Earth. It lies deep in the …

Jan 6, 2025 · Denali peak in the background as a researcher maintains a high-elevation weather station. Denali (formerly "Mt. McKinley") is the namesake for Denali National Park and …

Formerly known as Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America has been the goal of aspiring high altitude climbers since it was first climbed in 1913. Its reputation as a highly …

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 …

5 days ago · On average, several hundred climbers attempt to reach the summit each year. Denali National Park: Denali at sunset Denali (Mount McKinley) at sunset, Denali National …

Jan 20, 2025 · According to the National Park Service, a prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” for William McKinley, who was elected president that year. McKinley had …