South Lake Tahoe, Calif. –The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites the public to join us for Smokey Bear’s 67^th birthday party at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 2 p.m.

“Sign Smokey’s birthday card, sing to Smokey and learn more about Smokey’s message to children and adults,” said Ranger Jean Norman.  “Cake will be provided until it’s all gone!”  The party will be held on the patio at the Visitor Center.

The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.  For more information, call the Visitor Center at (530) 543-2674.