Mount McKinley
Mountain peak · Denali Borough ·
Vast wilderness park with North America's highest peak
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Vast wilderness park with North America's highest peak
Alaska Get directions
"Previously known as Denali, this is the tallest mountain in North America. It was renamed to honor former President William McKinley, although he never visited Alaska." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"A park in Alaska known for its breathtaking wilderness and the towering Denali mountain, offering wildlife viewing and rugged outdoor adventures."
"Landing in the top five, this Alaskan summit attracted 1,024,409 combined social-media posts, underscoring its prominence as a dramatic, photographed wilderness peak in the United States." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"For a cruise-tour option, Princess’ 12-day Denali Explorer itinerary blends five days on land with a weeklong cruise with mini-suite rates from $4,008 per person."
"Spanning 6.1 million acres, the park features wildlife, trails, plants, creeks, and mountains including North America's tallest peak, Mount McKinley. There are five established campgrounds, excluding Wonder Lake campground, which will be closed through 2024. Early online reservations are recommended." - Travel + Leisure Editors