Smokey the bear cub is flown from Santa Fe, N.M., to his new home at the Washington National Zoo in a Piper J-3 Cub by New Mexico Assistant State Game Warden Homer C. Pickens in 1950.

“When Smokey the actual living bear was at the National Zoo, kids could send a postcard to Smokey, and Smokey would respond with a Junior Ranger kind of packet with instructions and activities ...

Smokey Bear lived out the remainder of his days at the National Zoo as "the most popular exhibit the National Zoo has ever had, to this day." 5. He is one of the most recognized figures in the USA ...

Smokey the bear cub is flown from Santa Fe, N.M., to his new home at the Washington National Zoo in a Piper J-3 Cub by New Mexico Assistant State Game Warden Homer C. Pickens in 1950.

Smokey Bear, now 80, to headline National Cherry Festival as icon's message brings controversy. Story by Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press • 5mo.

Smokey Bear has celebrated 80 years of service preventing wildfires by acting ... Smokey went on to become a living symbol for wildfire prevention at his new home in the National Zoo in ...

One of America’s best-known — and most beloved — bears, after teddy, that is, is set to appear at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City this week as the marshal of the Cherry Royale ...

Smokey the bear cub is flown from Santa Fe, N.M., to his new home at the Washington National Zoo in a Piper J-3 Cub by New Mexico Assistant State Game Warden Homer C. Pickens in 1950.

Smokey the bear cub is flown from Santa Fe, N.M., to his new home at the Washington National Zoo in a Piper J-3 Cub by New Mexico Assistant State Game Warden Homer C. Pickens in 1950.

Smokey the bear cub is flown from Santa Fe, N.M., to his new home at the Washington National Zoo in a Piper J-3 Cub by New Mexico Assistant State Game Warden Homer C. Pickens in 1950. The little bear ...