📜 The final resting place of the famous Forest Service symbol, Smokey Bear, located in Capitan, New Mexico. 🔍 Part of the Smokey Bear Historical Park, it commemorates the real-life bear who became a national celebrity. # Why Go 🐻 Visit the grave of the iconic Smokey Bear 📚 Learn about the history of Smokey Bear and fire ecology and wildland firefighting 🌳 Explore the Smokey Bear Historical Park and visit the grave in a garden adjacent to the museum. # Hours 🕒 The museum is open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except major holidays. # 🅿️ Parking Free roadside parking is available.