McKinley/Denali: The Tallest Land-based Mountain on Earth (Yes, Taller Than Everest Even)

Today, I Alaska is home to some of the most amazing vistas on Earth. And few Alaskan views are more impressive than Mt. McKinley (also known as Mt. Denali). In this photo, taken during the warmer summer months, the summit looks serene. Photographer Lori A. Coleman states, “The summit had not been visible for about a month before this day. We first saw it from the distance on the train, then took a bus ride through Denali National Park to get closer. There was only a small hat like cloud hovering over the mountain.”

With a summit that reaches 20,320 feet above sea level, this mountain is the highest point in the United Sates and the highest point in all of North America. In fact, when measured base-to-peak, it is the tallest mountain on land anywhere in the world (Everest is only higher because its base is at a higher elevation).

Want to know more about this amazing mountain? See:
http://www.fromquarkstoquasars.com/mckinleydenali-the-tallest-land-based-mountain-on-earth-yes-taller-than-even-everest/

Image Source: Lori A. Coleman. Based near Rochester, NY, Lori specializes in family portraiture but enjoys exploring the world through her lens. Check out more of her work at: https://www.facebook.com/lorianderin?ref=ts&fref=ts