North America’s tallest peak is renamed Mt. McKinley, but many Alaskans favor a name that spans deep into history.

Many Alaskans say they’ll never stop calling the mountain Denali. That name respects the Indigenous people who’ve lived in ...

One of President Donald Trump’s first executive actions upon reentering the White House was to reestablish its most famous ...

Following the president's order, the Gulf of Mexico will henceforth be referred to as the Gulf of America, and North ...

JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Wednesday that he would seek out a conversation with President Donald Trump about his ...

A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map.

Usually, renaming a place starts locally. The people in the state or county propose a name change and gather support. The ...

By Lisa Friedman Reporting from Washington President Donald J. Trump’s plan to return Denali, the Alaska Native name for North America’s tallest peak, to its earlier name, Mount McKinley ...

Denali: Why is Donald Trump renaming cherished Alaska peak ‘Mount McKinley’? - The 47th president is wading back into a ...