The History of Denali
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Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley and still commonly referred to by that name, is the tallest mountain in North America, its summit standing 20,310 feet above sea level. Its status as the tallest mountain in the U.S. has made it a popular tourist attraction…
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Park History - Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park
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Snapshots from the Past: A Roadside History of Denali National
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First successful ascent of Denali, June 7, 1913
If you ever get to see Denali in person, you will understand why
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Denali–Mount McKinley naming dispute - Wikipedia
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Denali Park, AK Things to do, Recreation, & Travel Information
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Park Archives: Denali National Park and Preserve
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The history of Denali National Park and name change, and cultural
Denali National Park and Preserve - Charles Sheldon, 1867-1927