Denali National Park and Preserve: Quick Facts

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Map showing the location of Denali National Park and Preserve in central Alaska, United States, with an orange marker highlighting the park and the position of Mount McKinley (Denali), elevation 6,190 meters. The map includes surrounding regions such as Canada and Russia, nearby bodies of water, and an inset globe indicating Alaska's position in North America.

Snow-covered Mt. McKinley rises above a vast, red and gold tundra landscape in Denali National Park, Alaska.

A winding road and river cut through green valleys in Denali National Park, with snow-capped mountains and colorful foothills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Denali National Park: Mount McKinley at sunset

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