Smokey Bear Historical Park Visitor Center - Capitan, NM
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linkys
N 33° 32.739 W 105° 34.431
13S E 446724 N 3711927
Visitor center at the park where the first real Smokey Bear is buried.
Waymark Code: WM7VNH
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2009
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Visitor center has exhibits about forest health, forest fires, wildland/urban interface issues, fire ecology, the history of the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program, as well as numerous displays relating to the Parks namesake bear, Smokey. Inside there is a theater showing a 10 minute film, while outside is a nature walk and the grave site of the most famous bear in America.
Hours of Operation:
Open 9 SM to 5 PM Mountain Time.
Everyday of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years day.
Public Washrooms: Mens and Womens Only
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
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