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Denali NP, Alaska
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Mount McKinley is also known as Denali, which means 'The Great One' in the native Koyukon Athabaskan language.
Denali is the highest peak in North America, standing at 20,310 feet (6,190 meters).
In 2015, a new measurement using advanced technology confirmed Denali's height at 20,310 feet, slightly lower than previous estimates.
Denali experiences some of the most severe weather on Earth, with temperatures dropping as low as -75°F (-60°C) and wind chills reaching -118°F (-83°C).
The Denali National Park is home to diverse wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, caribou, and moose.
Denali was formed by tectonic activity, with the Pacific Plate pushing beneath the North American Plate, causing the land to uplift.
The first successful ascent of Denali was completed on June 7, 1913, by Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper, and Robert Tatum.
Denali holds great cultural significance for the indigenous peoples of Alaska, who have lived in the region for thousands of years.
Denali National Park and Preserve covers over 6 million acres, making it larger than the state of New Hampshire.
