Seen from any high rock outcrop or office building in Yellowknife, the wild landscape north of town rolls gently away, flat to the horizon, in typical Canadian Shield style. Scattered amidst this undu
Seen from any high rock outcrop or office building in Yellowknife, the wild landscape north of town rolls gently away, flat to the horizon, in typical Canadian Shield style. Scattered amidst this undulating plain of rock are a few pronounced domes and ridges that look almost out of place. One of the highest and most accessible of these promontories is Ranney Hill, an isolated mound of volcanic rock that rises like a dark fortress above a sea of pink granite...Few hikes in the Yellowknife region offer such a vivid display of the more violent episodes in the area's story of creation..."
How can I get to Ranney Hill? What interesting birds or plants might I see along the way? Could my kids handle this trail? How long will it take to get there and back? Should I take my fishing rod?
Your worries are over. In your hands are the answers to such often asked questions about Ranney Hill plus a dozen other natural hot spots found in Yellowknife and along the Ingraham Trail, a 70 kilometre gateway into a vast subarctic wilderness. Aimed at tourists, students, rockhounds, bird-watchers, tree-huggers--basically anyone with even the faintest interest in northern nature--Yellowknife Outdoors is written in a non-technical, light-hearted style that will help make these gems your own.
An environmental consultant and intrepid naturalist, Jamie Bastedo has authored numerous publications on northern natural history and resource management. His most recent book, Shield Country: The Life and Times of the Oldest Piece of the Planet was hailed by Canadian Geographic as "A celebration of one person's love for an essential Canadian place. It is an entertaining and enjoyable read that will interest teachers, students and travellers alike." Described as "Yellowknife's answer to David Suzuki," Jamie brings his spirit of celebration to the pages of this guide as he takes you on a personal tour of special places close to his heart.