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 …

Jan 13, 2025 · More than a Mountain 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 …

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 …

The information covers up-to-date, Denali-specific topics including the park's Search and Rescue Policy; contact information for the seven authorized mountain guide companies; cautions for …

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 …

Feb 1, 2024 · Learn more about what the mountain is called and why. Science and Research One of the major reasons this park exists is to facilitate research, including archaeology, biology, …

Denali is an expedition, meaning that the mountain is almost always a multi-week endeavor, which is very different than an overnight or even multi-day climb. All team members should …

Nov 6, 2024 · Ride a transit or tour bus on the full day | explore the Denali Visitor Center | visit Mountain Vista Hike , especially Triple Lakes Trail, around the Mountain Vista area, or off-trail …

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 …

Jul 11, 2024 · The 0.6-mile Mountain Vista Trail is a short, fairly flat loop where you can view Denali on clear days. Look for the fully snow-covered mountain in the distance to the …