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PORTAGE — Smokey Bear turns 80 years old on Aug. 9 and showed no sign of slowing down as he celebrated his birthday with a dozen children at the Portage Public Library. On Wednesday, the ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – August 9, 2024, marks the 80th birthday of our beloved icon, Smokey Bear! ... The celebration will include a meet and greet with Smokey Bear, children’s activities, ...

Rudolph A. Wendelin, 90, an artist who became best known as the “caretaker” of firefighting icon Smokey the Bear. Wendelin joined the U.S. Forest Service in Milwaukee in 1933 and transferred ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Sevier County celebrated Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday on Thursday with an expo event raising awareness for wildfire prevention. On Thursday, the county held it’s ...

Smokey Bear turns 80 in 2024, so officials are celebrating. Some activities for Smokey Bear Days include a two-day music festival, firefighter challenge, chainsaw carving, conservation education ...

Smokey Bear at a U.S. Forest Service event. “Only YOU can prevent wildfires.” Smokey Bear has advocated fire safety and prevention since 1944. At 80 years old, Smokey is the centerpiece of the ...

If you have ever wanted to have your picture taken with Smokey Bear, Sunday at Rapid City's Main Street Square is your chance. He will appear there as part of a celebration publicizing South ...

As Smokey Bear turns 80 on Friday, here are eight other fun facts about the iconic bear. 1. ... and Smokey would respond with a Junior Ranger kind of packet with instructions and activities, ...