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The name “Denali” stems from “deenaalee,” which is from the Koyukon language traditionally spoken on the north side. The first non-Native record of the mountain came from George Vancouver in 1794, when he referred to the “stupendous snow mountains.”
Sep 1, 2015 · For nearly 100 years, the name Mount McKinley appeared on federal maps and official documents. But many people never called the mountain by this name, said Kari, who added that the name Denali...
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Feb 18, 2022 · History & Culture. Park History. On This Page. Denali or Mt. McKinley? What's in a name? Surprisingly, a lot. Learn more about what the mountain is called and why. Denali History Nuggets. Explore little-known episodes from the history of Denali. The First Ascent of Denali. On June 7, 1913, four people stood on the top of Denali for the first time.
May 16, 2017 · Naming controversy. The native Koyukon Athabascan people call the mountain Denali, which is usually translated as "The Great One." However, linguist James Kari of the Alaska Native Language...
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Jul 8, 2019 · Size: 6,075,029 acres. Annual Visitors: 600,000. Visitor Centers: Denali, Eielson, Murie, Walter Harper. Entrance Fees: $15 per person. nps.gov/dena. Visitors to Alaska ’s most well known ...
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6 days ago · Use of the name Denali for the mountain became increasingly common, and in 2015 it was officially renamed Denali. Kenneth Pletcher
Feb 1, 2024 · Learn more about what the mountain is called and why. Science and Research One of the major reasons this park exists is to facilitate research, including archaeology, biology, geology and more.
