To owners in the Northeast, the animals can put on quite a show — and do a lot more. WHY WE’RE HERE We’re exploring how America defines itself one place at a time. In Massachusetts, a beloved ...

Hailing originally from the South American Andes, llamas and alpacas may seem like exotic additions to a homestead or small farm. But these camelids can be a natural fit for the homesteading lifestyle ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — It took Diego Camacho nearly a year to construct a competitionworthy “Aladdin’s genie” costume for his llama, Eclipse. He had to sew a form-fitting gold garment for the ...

WHERE: Virginia's Piedmont region. WHY: Pat the llamas, I spy farm-fresh food, and a zonkey! HOW FAR: About 125 miles from start to finish. Sure, llamas have a spitting habit and a teen-queen attitude ...

WIRTZ -- Llamas aren't usually marketed as ferocious animals. The long-necked members of the camel family may make fun pets or great pack animals for long, arduous trips on foot. But imagine the ...