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Buck Rock Lookout, General Information
June 24, 2025

High in the rocky outcrops of Buck Rock Lookout, a sharp whistle cuts through the mountain air. This distinctive alarm call belongs to the yellow-bellied marmot, one of the region's most charismatic alpine residents. Mountain-Built Rodents Yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris) are North America's largest squirrels, weighing 3-11 pounds depending on the season. These chunky herbivores inhabit elevations...

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