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Activities
Flaming Gorge Country is famous for its world class fishing, boating and family adventures. All set in the scenic splendor of the National Recreation Area.
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- Season for Viewing
- active throughout the daytime in the summer, hibernates in winter
Marmots are usually seen basking in the sun on a large rock or roadside. Never far from their rocky dens, they lumber quickly to cover at any sign of dangers. Lookouts, usually perched on a nearby rock, emit a loud, sharp whistle when trouble is near. Marmots are the largest member of the squirrel family. In early fall, they retreat to their dens to hibernate, re-emerging in the melting snows of March.
- Season for Viewing
- active throughout the daytime in the summer, hibernates in winter
- Best Areas to View
- Commonly seen along the roadsides in mountainous areas of the National Scenic Byway
- Fast Facts
- Marmota flaviventris, large rodent with silver-grey fur, a large tail and a yellow stripe across nose. 8-20 lbs