Author Archives: Stormy Marmot

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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Shifting Burrows: How Climate Change is Reshaping Marmot Habitats

Climate Change and Marmots: A Shifting Landscape Marmots have long been the quiet custodians of alpine meadows, their burrows dotting the high slopes and their whistles echoing across mountain valleys. But in recent decades, the familiar rhythms of marmot life … Continue reading

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Alaska’s Marmot Day: A Celebration of Furry Forecasters

When most Americans think of February 2nd, they picture a certain groundhog in Pennsylvania predicting the arrival of spring. But in Alaska, February 2nd isn’t Groundhog Day — it’s Marmot Day, a celebration honoring the state’s own furry weather forecasters and their … Continue reading

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Burrowed in Debt

Marmots and Tariffs: The Unlikely Economic Crisis in the Alpine Underground Tariffs. They’re the stuff of international trade disputes, economic downturns and late-night political rants. But while most of us think tariffs only affect humans, a lesser-known victim has emerged … Continue reading

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Marmot Awakening: How the Spring Equinox Shapes Marmot Life

The Spring Equinox: A New Beginning for Marmot Communities As the snow begins to melt and the first green shoots peek through the frost, marmot communities across the alpine meadows stir from their long winter slumber. For marmots, the arrival … Continue reading

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The Clover Conspiracy: Marmots, Myths and Mischief

The hunt for the four-leaf clover. Continue reading

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