Smokey Bear's catchphrase changed from "Only YOU can prevent forest fires" to "Only you can prevent wildfires" in 2001. The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign is the longest-running public ...

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 ...

Smokey Bear made his first appearance on a wildfire prevention poster in 1944. Eighty years later, Smokey stands as one of the most recognizable fictional characters in the U.S. “He's an icon ...

The longest-running public service announcement in the U.S. turns 80 years old today. Its message is simple and one you’ve heard many times before: “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Smokey Bear, the ...

Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.

Many can still recite his tagline from memory – and this weekend in Pittston, Smokey Bear will appear in person. “Only you can prevent forest fires,” Smokey Bear, who officially turns 80 on ...

Smokey Bear, the iconic symbol of wildfire prevention, ... Smokey Bear turns 80 years old. by Danielle MacKimm, KUTV. Thu, August 8th 2024 at 10:13 AM. Updated Fri, August 9th 2024 at 9:28 AM. 5.

The bear would live the rest of his days at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., as the living embodiment of Smokey Bear. He was returned to New Mexico when he died in 1976. FIVE TIPS from Smokey: ...

On Aug. 9, Smokey Bear, the longest-running and most successful ad campaign in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Forest Service, turned 80 years old. "Born" in 1944, Smokey Bear was created by ...

The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.