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Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?

On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” claiming his administration had already “notified all of the various people you have to notify.”

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10 highest mountains in the United States: From Denali in Alaska to Mount Hunter

America's tallest mountains aren't spread across the country but they're all found in Alaska. From the towering Denali to the rugged Mount Hunter, these peaks rise high above glaciers, forests and vast wilderness, creating some of North America's most breathtaking landscapes. They are not only the highest summits in the…

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Emerging climbing star Balin Miller, 23, dies in fall from El Capitan

Balin Miller, 23, the Alaskan climber behind a landmark solo on Denali, has died after a fall on El Capitan that stunned the climbing world

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Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think

When people think about national parks, they often think about the most famous ones – places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Acadia, Glacier, Everglades and the Great Smoky Mountains. These are among the nation’s most sought-after destinations, with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife and places for adventure and recreation.

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American climber claims to be first to solo the most brutal line on Denali, the tallest mountain in the US, but labels the Alaska Range a "hellscape" after punishing 53-day trip

The Slovak Direct route has seen fewer than 20 ascents since the 1980s

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Alaska rangers recover body of man who died from fall on North America’s tallest peak

Alex Chiu fell 3,000ft from a climbing route on Denali, or Mount McKinley, and was not roped up at the time

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Thousands of climbers gearing up to take on America's tallest mountain as the peak summer season gets underway

Dozens have already summitted Alaska's Denali mountain, which was controversially renamed Mount McKinley by Donald Trump earlier this year

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From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools

Place names are more than just labels on a map. They influence how people learn about the world around them and perceive their place in it.

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The untold stories of female climbers summiting the world’s tallest peaks

In 1970, Grace Hoeman led the first all-female team in an attempt to climb North America’s highest peak, Denali

The Guardian - US

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski introduces bill to rename mountain - back to Denali

Trump’s order states that the name be changed to Mount McKinley

The Independent UK

Sen. Murkowski Introduces Measure To Designate Denali As Official Name

Learn about the ongoing debate over the name of North America's tallest mountain, Denali, and the cultural significance it holds in Alaska.

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‘In Alaska, it’s Denali’: senators move to counter Trump’s mountain name order

Republican senator Lisa Murkowski introduces bill to require peak’s name kept on US maps, laws and regulations

The Guardian - US

Alaska US senators introduce bill that would again designate North America's tallest peak as Denali

Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators have introduced legislation seeking to designate North America’s tallest peak as Denali

The Independent UK

Is Google Maps changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America?

The first ever Gulf of America Day took place this past weekend, says President Trump

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Google caves to Donald Trump’s executive order and will change ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ on its maps

The tech company said Monday it has a “longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.”

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Google To Update Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America

Google to comply with Trump's executive action renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and Mount McKinley back to Denali.

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Google To Follow U.S. Government On Gulf, Denali Name Changes

Google aligns map names with U.S. government for Gulf of Mexico and Denali, reflecting official updates and preferences.

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Google To Update Gulf Of Mexico Name On Maps

Google will comply with President Trump's order to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and revert Mount McKinley to Denali.

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The Independent UK

Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order

Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its Maps service

International Business Times

Google Maps To Reflect Trump's Renaming Of Gulf of Mexico To 'Gulf of America'

Google will update names in the United States after President Donald Trump's executive order renames the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' and Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley.

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Trump says McKinley, but Denali forever a popular Alaskan sentiment

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

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Alaskans Stand Firm: Denali Name Here To Stay

Explore the debate over the name of North America's tallest peak, Denali or Mount McKinley, and its implications for Alaska's history and Indigenous heritage.

The Independent UK

Fury at Trump’s ‘insulting’ plan to rename North America’s tallest peak

‘I’m surprised he doesn’t want to name it Trump Mountain’

The Conversation

Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map

President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Denali, the tallest peak in the country, has resulted in lots of discussion. While for some, such renaming might seem less important than the big problems the country faces, there is a formal process in the United…

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How Trump’s executive orders will roll out — if courts allow them

From Mount Denali to EVs, we break down 26 executive orders US President Donald Trump signed on his inauguration day.

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