According to University of Alaska linguist James Kari, the groups to the north and west of the mountain (and Alaska Range) use words that translate to “the tall one.” The Athabaskan languages to the south of the mountain use words that mean “mountain-big.”

Jan 13, 2025 · 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 alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Denali.

Feb 1, 2024 · So far north that it's in the sub-Arctic, Denali remains an intact ecosystem. Learn about the park's wildlife and environment.

Oct 23, 2024 · Above: An overview map to help you locate Denali within Alaska, and some of the major landmarks (campgrounds, visitor facilities) within the park. You can zoom in or out as needed.

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 park travelers can be unsure how to plan their trip.

Apr 14, 2015 · Most of the hiking through this unit is done as part of a trip along the Denali Fault which parallels the south side of the Alaska Range from Anderson Pass to Cantwell. This route involves glacier travel, steep rock, snow-fields and multiple river crossings.

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 with this free book written by Jane Bryant.

3 days ago · The Denali Park Road parallels the Alaska Range and travels through low valleys and high mountain passes. It is the only road in the park. Along its route, beautiful landscapes can be seen at every turn, and there are many opportunities to …

Use the stops on this self-guided walking tour to journey back nearly a century, to a time when a raucous and vibrant community existed in Denali—an era of gold prospectors, trappers, hunters, and pioneer rangers.

May 20, 2024 · Get tips on where to photograph and see Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, as well as how to photograph wildlife and wilderness.