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Denali National Park and Preserve
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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. Alaska Range 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 Denali National Park and Preserve
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Snow-capped mountains reflected in a calm lake with grassy tundra in the foreground at Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.
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Type Description Contributor Date
The name “Denali” changed to “Mount McKinley.” Feb 19, 2025
Map added. Feb 19, 2025
Add new Web site: USGS - Denali National Park and Preserve. May 07, 2022
Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States. Mar 08, 2022
Elevation of Denali changed from 20,320 feet (6,194 metres) to 20,310 feet (6,190 metres). Sep 05, 2015
Article revised and updated, mainly to change the name "Mount McKinley" to "Denali." Aug 31, 2015
Added mention of possible new elevation for Mount McKinley announced in September 2013. Sep 16, 2013
Article revised and updated. Sep 16, 2011
Media added. Sep 16, 2011
Three new scenic photographs of the park added. Jul 28, 2009
Article thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded. Jul 28, 2009
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Adventure - Denali National Park. Feb 16, 2009
Media added. May 19, 2008
Added new Web site: National Park Service - Denali National Park and Preserve. Oct 05, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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