In 1896, a gold prospector named it "Mount McKinley" in support of then-presidential candidate William McKinley, who later became the 25th president; McKinley's name was the official …

Nov 27, 2025 · Mount McKinley (also called Denali) is the highest peak in North America. It is located near the center of the Alaska Range, with two summits rising above the Denali Fault, …

In 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to change the name of the mountain back to Mount McKinley. The name of the park remains Denali National Park and Preserve.

Formerly known as Denali, Mount McKinley reaches a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level to make it North America’s highest mountain peak. As the centerpiece of Denali National …

Soaring high at 20,310 feet is Denali (formerly named Mt. McKinley after an Ohio Senator who never visited Alaska). The mountain was renamed Denali in 2015. Equally impressive are its …

Dec 10, 2025 · Uncover the history of Denali’s name change to Mount McKinley, its significance, and why this mountain remains a symbol of Alaska’s heritage.

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 …

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.

Mt McKinley, also called Denali, is the tallest mountain in North America and a major Alaskan landmark. Denali National Park offers incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploring …

Jan 17, 2025 · Dominating the Alaska landscape, Mount McKinley (formerly Denali), the tallest peak in North America, is nothing short of breathtaking. It stands at 20,310 feet, its white …