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. …

Although the new president had no direct connection to Alaska, the name Mount McKinley was popularized following the president’s 1901 assassination.

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. It is the …

Jan 17, 2025 · A gold prospector dubbed the peak Mount McKinley in 1896, but Alaskans have historically championed Denali, a name rooted in its Native American history.

4 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 …

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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · Alaska’s U.S. senators in 2017 vehemently opposed a prior suggestion by Trump that the name Denali revert back to Mount McKinley. Trump revisited the topic during a rally …

Jan 22, 2025 · The Renaming to Mount McKinley How the Name “Mount McKinley” Began. 1896, gold prospector William Dickey passed through Alaska and encountered the towering peak. …

Jan 6, 2025 · Denali (formerly "Mt. McKinley") is the namesake for Denali National Park and Preserve, the highest mountain in North America (at 20,310' above sea level), and a sought …

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 …