Smokey Bear
As the face of wildfire prevention in the United States since 1944, Smokey Bear has become an iconic figure with his signature blue jeans, ranger hat, and shovel. Spreading the message "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires," Smokey serves as a symbol of responsible stewardship of our forests and wildlife. He continues to educate generations about the importance of fire safety and conservation, making him a legendary bear character.
The living symbol of Smokey Bear was a five-pound, three-month-old American black bear cub who was found in the spring of 1950 after the Capitan Gap fire, a wildfire that burned in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. Smokey had climbed a tree to escape the blaze, but his paws and hind legs had been burned.
Smokey Bear lived at the National Zoo for 26 years. During that time he received millions of visitors and so many letters addressed to him (more than 13,000 a week) that in 1964 the United States Postal Service gave him his own ZIP Code (20252), which is still in use. He developed a love for peanut butter sandwiches, in addition to his daily diet of bluefish and trout.
On May 2, 1975, Smokey Bear officially "retired" from his role as living icon, and the title "Smokey Bear II" was bestowed upon Little Smokey in an official ceremony. Little Smokey died August 11, 1990.
Upon the death of the original bear on November 9, 1976, his remains were returned by the government to Capitan, New Mexico, and buried at Smokey Bear Historical Park.
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Please remember you are in Greene County, PA and satellite service is not the best. So, plan accordingly to have a good caching experience.
****Please be cautious when doing these caches as they are hidden along busy highways. Caches are kid friendly but hides are not necessarily kid friendly. Caution is highly suggested. ****
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