National Parks and Forests

Happy Birthday! Smokey the Bear Hits 70

This summer marks the 70th anniversary of America’s possibly best-known public servant: Smokey the Bear. Born as Hot Foot Teddy in 1944, he became Smokey in 1950. Travelers all over have seen his signs, especially when visiting National Parks and…

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Happy Birthday! Smokey the Bear Hits 70

This summer marks the 70th anniversary of America’s possibly best-known public servant: Smokey the Bear. Born as Hot Foot Teddy in 1944, he became Smokey in 1950. Travelers all over have seen his signs, especially when visiting National Parks and…

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