Standing in the green grass, with Mount Hood’s white snowcapped peak on the horizon, it’s hard for Marcus and Cathryn Whitman to imagine life any other way: the peace, the quiet the alpacas.

Runaway alpaca startles Rt. 280 driver 
PARSIPPANY — A runaway alpaca dashed onto Route 280 on Friday morning, prompting at least one startled motorist to call 911, New Jersey state police said.

Traverse City Record-Eagle - At the other end of the ranch, llama and alpaca fiber crafters demonstrated their art and offered finished goods such as hats, scarves and ornaments for sale. “Llama fur is a hollow fiber so it is very warm,” said Tina Etter of Howell, a member of
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Kentucky.com, KY - Jul 17, 2006… Berman agrees that the American alpaca population will have to grow significantly before, say, an alpaca sweater will be available at Kohl's or Dillard's. …