Denali National Park and Preserve

The park spans over six million acres of wilderness, featuring North America's highest peak and habitats for grizzly bears, wolves, and caribou.

Established in 1917 as Mount McKinley National Park, the protected area expanded and changed its name to Denali National Park in 1980.

The name Denali originates from Koyukon Athabascan language, referring to the mountain that native communities have considered sacred for generations.

Visitors access the park through a 92-mile road, with private vehicles permitted only on the first 15 miles and bus services required beyond.

The extreme elevation gain from base to summit of Mount Denali creates multiple climate zones and temperature variations exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Location: Alaska

Inception: 1917

Website: https://nps.gov/dena

Operator: National Park Service

Website: https://nps.gov/dena

GPS coordinates: 63.20000,-150.30000

Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:13