Smokey Bear, the icon for wildfire safety, turns 80 years old Friday. For decades, the American public has been educated about the dangers of forest fires thanks to the bear’s memorable posters and ...

Today, the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and other federal agencies celebrates the 80th birthday of the most potent symbol of America’s wildfire issues — Smokey Bear. Born from a public ...

Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, as the fictional face of forest fire prevention. It’s the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history, according to the U.S.

Smokey Bear, one of the most recognizable figures in advertising history, turned 80 last week. From member station KNAU in Flagstaff, Ariz., Melissa Sevigny traces the campaign's history and questions ...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — If you are looking for a weekend getway and a way to explore the region and learn a little history, you might want to pencil in attending the annual Smokey Bear Days event in ...

The bear known nationwide for raising awareness about fire dangers in forests and national parks celebrated 80 years of public service — starting from humble beginnings as part of a government ad ...

On Friday, the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and other federal agencies will celebrate the 80th birthday of the most potent symbol of America’s wildfire issues — Smokey Bear. Born from a ...