Denali or Mount McKinley? - U.S. National Park Service
According to University of Alaska linguist James Kari, the groups to the north and west of the mountain (and Alaska Range) use words that translate to “the tall one.” The Athabaskan languages to the south of the mountain use words that mean “mountain-big.”
Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Nov 22, 2024 · 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' Denali.
Plan Your Visit - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National …
Sep 4, 2024 · Planning a trip to Denali can be a big undertaking! Just getting to the park can take half a day or more, and it is distinctly different from many national parks, so even seasoned park travelers can be unsure how to plan their trip.
Park History - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park …
Feb 18, 2022 · Set aside as a park in 1917, Denali National Park has had a team of canine rangers nearly its entirely history. Snapshots from the Past Explore park history through a tour of the park road with this free book written by Jane Bryant.
Learn About the Park - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S ... - NPS
Feb 1, 2024 · So far north that it's in the sub-Arctic, Denali remains an intact ecosystem. Learn about the park's wildlife and environment.
The Alaska Range and Denali: Geology and Orogeny - U.S.
Denali is one of the most striking features on the entire planet. At 20,310 feet, it is the crowning peak of the Alaska Range and the highest mountain on the continent. It towers three and one-half vertical miles above its base, making it a mile taller from base to summit than Mt. Everest.
Maps - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Oct 23, 2024 · Above: An overview map to help you locate Denali within Alaska, and some of the major landmarks (campgrounds, visitor facilities) within the park. You can zoom in or out as needed.
Mountaineering - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National …
World class mountaineering and climbing options abound in Denali National Park and Preserve. Let us help you plan for a safe and successful journey in the Alaska Range. NPS Photo / E. Junck
Unit 23: Mt. McKinley, Alaska Range - Denali National Park
Apr 14, 2015 · Most of the hiking through this unit is done as part of a trip along the Denali Fault which parallels the south side of the Alaska Range from Anderson Pass to Cantwell. This route involves glacier travel, steep rock, snow-fields and multiple river crossings.
Basic Information - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National …
Oct 31, 2024 · Today, most people arrive in Denali hoping to see the mountain, view wildlife (such as bears, moose, caribou, sheep, and wolves), and experience the vast wilderness. Denali National Park and Preserve has just one road, the Denali Park Road, and it is the main avenue for visitors to see and experience Denali.