Smokey Bear turns 65 on Sunday August 9th. To help him celebrate, the fire tower at Deep Creek Lake State Park will be open to visitors from 11:00 am until 2:00pm. Smokey himself will be here to meet and greet visitors at the base of the fire tower trail.
Since his “birth” on August 9, 1944, Smokey Bear has been a recognized symbol of conservation and protection of America’s forests. His message about wildfire prevention has helped to reduce the number of acres burned annually by wildfires, from about 22 million (1944) to an average of 7 million today. Many Americans believe that lightning starts most wildfires. In fact, on average, 9 out of 10 wildfires nationwide are caused by people.
Bring the entire family and help Smokey celebrate !!
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