Shakespeare once asked, “What’s in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” And in the case of Denali, would a mountain by another name be as magnificent?

Denali: Why is Donald Trump renaming cherished Alaska peak ‘Mount McKinley’? - The 47th president is wading back into a century-long dispute over the name we give to North America’s tallest mountain

The president wants to honor a predecessor, William McKinley, by returning his name to North America’s highest peak. The state’s senators prefer the Native name.

JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Wednesday that he would seek out a conversation with President Donald Trump about his decision to rename Denali, the tallest mountain in the U.S. Trump ordered on Monday to change the name of the peak to Mount McKinley.

Not far from the urban clutches of Anchorage, Kenai Fjords National Park gives a view into the heart of Alaska’s glacial landscape. The Exit Glacier, accessible via the enchanting Kenai River Trail, presents an unforgettable hike within the park’s frozen wonders.

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for North America’s tallest peak — Denali in Alaska — to be renamed Mount McKinley.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued several winter weather alerts for Alaska, with some areas expected to get up to 20 inches of snow while parts of the state are experiencing unusually warm temperatures. Alaska, known for its extremely cold and snowy climate, has experienced some rare warm weather this month.

Viewers were mesmerized by the striking scene in the viral clip, with one saying, "That's a view into an alternate reality."

These seven enormous thrift stores in Alaska offer unbeatable bargains and hidden gems you won’t want to miss! If the Anchorage Value Village is the older sibling, then the Fairbanks location is the cool cousin who moved up north for adventure. This store has all the charm of its Anchorage counterpart but with a distinctly Fairbanks flair.

These seven massive thrift stores are packed with unique items that will keep you browsing for hours! Ah, Value Village – the Costco of secondhand shopping, minus the free samples. This behemoth of bargains on East Northern Lights Boulevard is where Anchorage locals go to play “Is it vintage or just old?”

Aurora also offers two shorter expeditions in 2026: the 17-day Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights itinerary in August and the 18-day Northern Lights Explorer in September. The line will also have another 29-day Northwest Passage expedition in August 2026 aboard one of its other polar vessels, Greg Mortimer.