Denali National Park

This report is about Denali National park in the state of Alaska .In it is included why and when the park was renamed. It also contains the effects of this particular park, as well as the entire national park system, on wildlife study and conservation. The name “Denali” comes from the tribe of Native Americans who inhabited the surrounding area. The meaning translates to “The High One”, referencing the height of the mountain (also renamed “Denali”). This new title refers to the height of the peak which measures 20,320 ft. The mountain, as well as the Park, were formerly known by the name “McKinley”. This renaming occurred in 1980 by an act if The United States Congress. Before the mid-1800’s, Americans saw wilderness areas as potential hazards or places to gather things they needed. It was not until the early 1900’s that the conservation movement began to grow in size and popularity with the help of President Theodore Roosevelt. He urged all Americans to get involved with the protection of wildlife and natural resources. Due to the care and concern of the conservation movement, Denali State Park in Alaska remains one of the great areas of unspoiled nature containing 430 types of flowering plants, 37 species of mammals, and 156 kinds of birds. In summation, land and wildlife study and conservation remains an important issue. Ever growing numbers of people enjoy visiting wild parks, however, they must also remain aware of the true reason the parks exist. In addition to beauty, National Parks are priceless areas that provide the study of wildlife and the local environment in order to better understand how to protect them for future generations to enjoy.