US’ highest mountain called Denali for thousands of years, and Mount McKinley for nearly a century
The Obama-era change followed decades of requests from Native Alaskan leaders for the mountain’s native name ‘Denali’, a Koyukon Athabaskan word meaning "the tall one," "the high one" or "the great one" to be restored.
Trump vows to revert name of Alaska’s highest peak from Denali back to Mount McKinley
President Donald Trump announced the name of Alaska’s highest peak — and North America’s tallest at over 20,000 feet — Denali, would be changed back to Mount McKinley. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president on Monday,
The president wants to honor a predecessor, William McKinley, by returning his name to North America’s highest peak. The ...
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7 Perfect Mountain Towns In Alaska For HikersPerhaps the best way to get a glimpse of Alaska’s vast landscapes is by visiting mountain towns with miles of hiking trails. Many of these beautiful towns offer access to some of the best hikes ...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday renaming Denali—the highest peak in North America—to Mount McKinley, the Alaska mountain’s name prior to 2015, a move he has suggested ...
Alaska Republicans have offered resistance to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to change the name of the highest mountain in North America, Denali, back to Mount McKinley. "William McKinley ...
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Must-Visit Destinations in Alaska for Nature LoversAlaska, though physically separated from the rest of the U.S., is a hidden gem for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. Its remote location only adds to its allure, with breathtaking landscapes and ...
The central Alaska mountain has officially been called Mount McKinley for almost a century. In announcing that Sally Jewell, the secretary of the interior, had used her power to rename it ...
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