Smokey Bear's 73rd birthday party

Cradle of Forestry, Highway 276, Pisgah Forest, NC

Smokey Bear, the symbol of wildland fire prevention, turns 73 this year. The Cradle of Forestry hosts this special bear’s birthday party each year. Smokey will help cut his birthday cake then meet and greet with his friends. I'll be playing music during the celebration. It's free and open to the public so come out and join the festivities!

Directions: The Cradle is located on Highway 276 between Sliding Rock and mile marker 412 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a large gate and sign. The party is right in front of the Discovery Center in what is usually a turnaround/ bus dropoff.