Happy 80th Birthday Smokey Bear

The United States Forest Service (USFS) is celebrating the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear, their beloved and effective mascot, on Friday, August 9th, 2024 with multiple events in the South Lake Tahoe area.Smokey Bear.USFSTo kick things off, the USFS is hosting a birthday celebration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center northwest of South Lake Tahoe. Smokey will then appear at a meet-and-greet and guided hike at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Friday, August 9th,