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Nutmeg McChunky and the Great National Nut Day Confusion
Today is National Nut Day and no, we’re not talking about the eccentric neighbor kind or your quirky uncle who wears socks with sandals in January, although we all have a few of those in the burrow as well. This … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Holidays
Tagged folklore, marmots, National Nut Day, nuts, squirrels
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Grumble in the Grass: A Marmot’s Tribute to National Grouch Day
For most, October 15th is just another crisp autumn day. But for a select, discerning few, it’s a sacred observance: National Grouch Day. Every colony has one, that one marmot who can turn a perfectly fine morning into a lecture … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays
Tagged alpine life, curmudgeon, grumpy, marmots, National Grouch Day
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Oktoberfest for the Furry & Fearless: A Marmot’s Guilty Pleasure
As the crisp autumn air bites at the alpine tundra and the leaves turn golden, most humans are thinking of pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters. But for a select furry few autumn signals something far more important: Oktoberfest! That’s right, … Continue reading
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Tagged festival, hibernation, mischief, Oktoberfest, pretzels, sauerkraut
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A Marmot’s Guide to the Fall Equinox
Greetings from the high alpine meadows, where the sun is dipping a little lower, the nights are getting chillier and the grass has that faint “last call” vibe. For us marmots, the fall equinox isn’t just some fancy astronomical event. … Continue reading
Posted in Marmots
Tagged bears, biology, equinox, fall, hibernation, marmots, nature, torpor
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Dams, Desert and the Rodent Renaissance
Now don’t get me wrong, when it comes to desert survival, we marmots are top-tier. Give me a rock pile, a patch of alpine sunshine and I’m in heaven. But recently, I came across a story that made my whiskers … Continue reading
Gopher Gold: How My Dirt-Digging Cousins Saved Mount St. Helens
Hello, readers! Stormy Marmot here, fur fluffed, tail puffed and reporting live from the alpine news desk where the grass is always greener (especially when the gophers have been through). Today I want to tell you a tale of resilience, … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged eruption, gardening, gophers, landscape architect, Mount St. Helens
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Operation Picnic Pandemonium: The Story of the Alpine Marmot Commandos and the Great National Trails Day Raid
National Trails Day: A Celebration for Humans. A Buffet for Marmots. For humans, National Trails Day is a wholesome opportunity to reconnect with nature, volunteer for trail maintenance and snap selfies with breathtaking backdrops while pretending not to hate granola … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpine Marmot Commandos, covert operations, National Trails Day, snack and run
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Marmots and Mother’s Day: A Whistle, a Hug and a Bouquet of Dandelions
When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, humans go all out — brunches, spa gift cards, heartfelt cards and poorly wrapped bath bombs from the kids. But deep in the alpine meadows, a lesser-known, but equally enthusiastic celebration is unfolding. … Continue reading
The Fur Awakens: Tales of the Marmot Jedi Masters
Deep in the alpine meadows, far from the eyes of humans and even farther from decent cellphone reception, there exists a secret Order older than the oldest hiking boots: The Marmot Jedi Masters, a secret society of Marmot Jedi Masters that … Continue reading
Beltane with the Marmots: Fire, Frolics and Fermented Dandelions
Every spring, as the snow melts and the first green shoots brave the open air, humans celebrate the turning of the season with May Day. But did you know marmots do too? Yes, indeed. While you’re braiding flower crowns and … Continue reading