Denali–Mount McKinley naming dispute - Wikipedia
The mountain was first designated "Mount McKinley" by a New Hampshire-born Seattleite named William Dickey, who led a gold prospecting dig in the sands of the Susitna River in June 1896. …
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 …
Why the Name of Alaska’s Peak Changed From Mt. McKinley to Denali
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 …
Many Alaskans continue to use Denali as name for Mount McKinley …
2 days ago · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — North America’s tallest peak is a focal point of Jeff King’s life. The four-time winner of the 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) Iditarod Trail Sled Dog …
Trump Renames Denali To Mount McKinley: Here's What To …
Jan 20, 2025 · Topline. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday renaming Denali—the highest peak in North America—to Mount McKinley, the Alaska mountain’s name …
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 …
Denali - Wikipedia
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.
Why is Denali so big? - U.S. National Park Service
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 …
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 …
After Trump orders Denali renamed to Mount McKinley, a …
5 days ago · Over the decades, people in Alaska have called it both Denali and Mount McKinley, said Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart, an associate professor of Alaska Native studies at the University …
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