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Punxsutawney Puzzles
Gobbler's Knob

The clock is set!  See how fast you can put together these puzzles of Punxsutawney Phil and past Groundhog Day celebrations.

Fun Fact: Punxsutawney Phil was named after King Phillip. Prior to being called Phil, he was called Br'er Groundhog.

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Meet the Groundhog
close-up groundhog
It can whistle, swim, and drop its body temperature to just above freezing. Meet the Marmota monax, or "groundhog," if you please.

Did You Know:  A baby groundhog is called a kit or a cub.
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History of Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil
Why do we take weather predictions from a rodent? Find out how early pagan and Christian holidays evolved into Groundhog Day.

Did You Know: The first official trek to Gobbler's Knob was made on February 2, 1887.

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Inner Circle Quiz
Groundhog Day clock
Think you could join the Groundhog Club's Inner Circle? Take our quiz to see if you have what it takes to care for Punxsutawney Phil.

Fun Fact: Phil appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1995.
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Photos Courtesy: Alan Freed/Groundhog.org

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