Smokey (the) Bear Nature Stories comic books were published from October 1953 until 1961 by Dell Publishing Company. As a part of the 4 Color series, their issue numbers are numbers 653, 708, 754, 818, 932, 1016, 1119, and 1214. Originally priced 10 cents each they increased to 15 cents before the end of their run.
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Celebrations started in January with Smokey’s appearance in the Rose Bowl Parade and continue through December.
Historic Portraits Tour the USA
To commemorate Smokey’s 75 years of contributions to the U.S. Forest Service and wildfire prevention, replicas of historic portraits by artist Rudolph Wendelin will travel to National Forests across the country throughout 2019. The touring exhibit consists of replicas provided by the National Agricultural Library.
Nov. 18-Dec. 1: The Carson National Forest Supervisor’s Office 208 Cruz Alta Road Taos, NM.
Nov. 18-Dec. 1: The Pagosa Ranger District Office on the San Juan National Forest 180 Pagosa Street Pagosa Springs, CO
December 4, 5 pm: US Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Smokey will light the tree.
December 9-22: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache N.F., Ogden Union Station 2501 Wall Ave Ogden, UT.
December 9-22: Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center
After a year hiatus, Capitan rolled out the red carpet for Smokey Bear Days. This year they, along with the rest of the nation, they celebrated Smokey’s 75th like it was a once in a lifetime celebration. Below are photos taken by members of the SBA that attended.
Pictured above is what is thought to be the rarest Smokey cookie jar in existence. Speaking of Smokey food, below is a picture of a box of Smokey Bear ice cream. The boxes still exist but no ice cream is know to have survived.
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