‘Newspaper editors are somewhat skeptical’: Pa.’s most famous groundhog has supernatural origins
Pennsylvania's own Punxsutawney Phil is a product of a storied tradition (and superstitions) that stretch back years and ...
How reliable is a groundhog's weather forecast? Meteorologists say they'll stick with their predictions
While Groundhog Day remains a fun tradition, meteorologists rely on data and computer models for more accurate forecasts. This year, the National Weather Service said it's a toss-up whether Illinois ...
Groundhog Day is Sunday. Here's what to know about Georgia's General Beauregard Lee
Feb. 2 is the next Groundhog Day. Who is Georgia's groundhog? What does he do? What is the history of this strange holiday?
Requiem for a groundhog
The origin of Groundhog Day in America traces to the fervent religious beliefs of German-speaking immigrants in the 1800s.
Minnesota groundhogs don't get their day; woodchucks stay tucked inside their holes
They stay in their burrows until late March or early April, when they can find insects, plants, fruits and vegetables and occasional snacks of bird eggs. In Minnesota, groundhogs are known as ...