Vote now: Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contest
One of this year's finalists for the Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contest. Vote for your favorite today.
It’s that time of the year again: time to vote for the National Grand Prize Winner of the 2026 Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl poster contest. The Forest Service and National Garden Clubs, Inc. are…
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Smokey Bear touches down at Atlanta airport
Smokey Bear was in the Atlanta airport to kick-off a year-long exhibit of artifacts and wildfire prevention message from Smokey alongside art from Rudy Wendelin. (USDA Forest Service photo by Rocker Salzer)
Next time you find yourself in the Atlanta airport, keep an eye out for a familiar bear. A…
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Meet Smokey Bear in Washington, DC!
Smokey Bear stands outside the USDA Forest Service entrance. Come in to visit our Information Center and meet Smokey! (USDA Forest Service photo by Alex Demas)
Imagine you’re a tourist visiting Washington, DC. As you walk along the south side of the Mall towards the Washington Monument, out…
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Happy Birthday, Smokey Bear!
On August 9th, 2025, Smokey Bear turns 81 years young! Here he's celebrating early with a young fan on the National Mall. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres)
Here at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, wildfire prevention is a big priority. There’s no better…
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Forest Service Information Center
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An animatronic Smokey Bear greets visitors in the information center. (USDA Forest Service photo)
WelcomeThe Forest Service Information Center is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Stop by to learn more about the Forest Service!…
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Woodsy Owl’s Fourth of July tips
It’s me, Woodsy Owl! I hope you’ll come celebrate the 4th of July on a national forest or grassland with us, so I’ve got some tips to help make your trip a blast. (USDA Forest Service photo by Tanya Flores)
It’s almost the Fourth of July! The Nation’s 249th Birthday! I’m as excited as you are…