Smokey Bear became the fire prevention symbol of the U.S. Forest Service 70 years ago. On August 9, 1944, the "standards" for the new icon were established, including his stiff-brimmed hat. A few years later a bear cub who survived a wildfire was given a home in the National Zoo and named Smokey. I saw him when I was a child, so I feel a fondness for this guy. This sign stands along Route 340 not far from the north entrance to Skyline Drive.
Linking to: Signs, Signs
70 yrs - that's pretty cool. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a milestone!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Smokey has been around these 70 years to help us remember to do our part to protect the forests.
ReplyDeleteI would notice that.
ReplyDeleteSmokey was a young cub when I was a young lad! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteAmazing bit of trivia. I didn't realize that someone is actually older than I am!!! Happy Birthday Smokey!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, loved your landscape post below this one. And, thanks for visiting with me at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
i remember working on smokey the bear posters with a friend from school back in elementary school! i also remember that's when i learned the definition of prevent! funny, i used a bear sign in my sign post too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and fun post. Perfect for Outdoor Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI always loved Smokey!
I tried to link for O.W. but the linky doesn't work.
I hope you'll visit me anyway.
http://myjourneyback-thejourneyback.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-walk-around-linky-party.html
Smiles,
Sherry
Smokey is getting up there in years. He isn't all that much older than I am.
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