Chipmunks
occasionally make the list of most surprising encounters at The Baldpate Inn. Although
not invited or encouraged, these little party-crashers tend to steal the hearts
of all they meet, with their insatiable curiosity and charming antics. Cheeks
stuffed full of food-for-later, they scamper with tails flying across the
grounds of The Baldpate Inn. With
extreme dexterity and agility, gravity does not seem to apply to them as they
scurry down trails and up trees. Their excitable chatter can be heard as they
enjoy pine seeds from a pine cone or other treat. 
A few brave souls have attempted to gain entry to the Inn,
undoubtedly hoping for a morsel of the delicious fare, or possibly to investigate
a key or borrow a library book? But none have been granted permission to stay.
As you may be aware, it’s unwise to feed wildlife, as it is unhealthy
for the animals. However, there’s
certainly no rule against watching these endearing animals busy at work and play,
and there are plenty of opportunities to do so while sipping some tea on the
porch or enjoying some sun on the sun deck.
Do you have a chipmunk memory you’d like to share from The
Baldpate Inn?
Written
by Liz Rodgers
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