Denali

National

While The Tourists Are Away, Alaskans Will Play

5:01am May 15, 2020

by Nathaniel Herz

Normally Alaskans endure a crush of summer tourists and restricted access to some sites. But in this season of staycations they'll have the run of the place, and are being courted with special deals.

President Obama is renaming Alaska's Mount McKinley in an effort to strengthen cooperation between the government and Alaska Native tribes. The peak is returning to its traditional name, Denali.

Science
Environment

Obama To Rename Continent's Highest Peak From Mount McKinley To Denali

8:05am August 31, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."