Smokey Bear 75th Anniversary GeoTour
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. 75 years later, Smokey is celebrating a milestone birthday. Honor him and this timeless message of wildfire prevention by finding all 75 caches in this GeoTour.
About This Specific Location
This cache is placed with the permission of the VA Dept of Forestry and the Fire Department.
Our agency folks work closely with fire departments both paid and volunteers like those who work here. Protecting Virginia's citizens and its natural resources take a coordinated effort with many cooperators. Fire Departments are the backbone to Virginias Emergency Response efforts. The VA Dept of Forestry is proud to work closely with the many men and women who respond when the call comes.
This is of 1 of 11 hidden caches in Virginia and 1 of 75 hidden along the Smokey Bear Geotour which is located in VA, PA, MD, WV,OH, DE and NJ
More About This GeoTour
By visiting all of these locations, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why it is so important to prevent wildfires - whether in your backyard or out in the forest. The Middle-Atlantic Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact are the Hosts of this GeoTour. We offer several trackable prizes so please use this GeoTour Passport to keep track of your progress.