Roadside Black Bear

ONE OF THE BIG BLACK BEARS in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

postmarked 1957 

Giant Kodiak Bear

Giant Kodiak Bear taken by W. M. Hollinger, accompanied by son Franklin, at Kodiak Island, Alaska. One of the largest bears ever seen bv man. Approximated weight 1500 pounds. On exhibit at the Blue Mountain Hotel and Golf course, Harrisburg, Pa.

The Smokey Twins

SMOKEY TWINS AT GAME HAVEN

Wild Life Ranch

Here you will see and enjoy a touch of the old west, one of the largest private buffalo herds in the mid west. Elk (native and Siberian), Deer, Texas Long Horns, Reindeer and many others. A wild life trophy room with 100 mounted native and African game heads and animals. Ranch located 1 mile south of Wolverine, Mich. on old 27, 40 miles south of Mackinac bridge. From I-75 use Wolverine exit. Ranch is only 2 miles from exit.

Smokey Bear at Catoctin Mountain Park

ENTRANCE

Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland

Catoctin Mountain Park, a recreation area of the National Park System, ofers picnicking, camping, hiking and a variety of Ranger-led walks and tours.

 

Three Bears & Hunters

Bear Family

COPPER COUNTRY BEAR FAMILY

STROLLING ON HIGHWAY U. S. 41

KEWEENAWLAND

MICHIGAN'S COPPER COUNTRY 

PHOTO BY W. R. KRISTO

  

Yellowstone Bears

BEARS
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Among the abundant wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, many visitors find the bears most interesting. Playful and comparatively fearless, they are often seen and photographed along the scenic roads in the park.

Visiting Bears

Yipes! Visitors!

 

Smokey Says Please!

Outdoor recreation is one of the many resources that are destroyed by forest fires.

Please, won't you be extra careful!

U.S. Department of Agriculture--Forest Service

1963-64

Bear Beggars In Yellowstone

Bear Beggars in Yellowstone National Park. These bears have become so tame they waylay the motorists begging for handouts.

postmarked 1962

Bear Cubs in Yellowstone Park

AMERICAN BLACK BEAR CUBS

Yellowstone Park, Wyoming

Route of the Vista-Dome

NORTH COAST LIMITED

 

Begging Bear

PARK PANHANDLER AT WORK

A friendly but very dangerous welcoming committee at many of the beautiful Western National Parks. Tourists are warned it is illegal to feed the bears — no matter how cute they are.

Bear Inspector

 

INSPECTION

Lutsen Resort Polar Bear

LUTSEN RESORT
Lutsen, Minnesota
Lutsen's Polar Bear . . . symbolic of the generous portion of warmth and friendliness at Lutsen. Relax in the Polar Bear Cocktail Lounge . . . dine superbly . . . sleep well in comfortable accommodations.

Yogi Bear at Camp

Dear _______________________________,
• Having a wonderful time.
• The food is great — we even get Kellogg's too.
• Be home soon. See you _________________

Black Bear

BLACK BEAR as seen in Yellowstone National Park. They wait consistently for food from the tourists.

Bear Raiding Picnic Table

BEAR RAIDING PICNIC TABLE
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Among the abundant wildlife in Yellowstone, many visitors find the bears most interesting. Playful and comparatively fearless they are often seen along the highways in the Park and occasionally they raid the campgrounds.

Roadside Bear Photo Op

BLACK BEAR IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS

Every pleasant day they can be seen along U. S. 441 highway between Chimneys Campground and Newfound Gap, on the upper North Carolina slope, and on the Clingman's Dome road. Park officials estimate that the bear population now exceeds 200, and is increasing year by. year.

1950 Ford with 1953 Tenn. license

Mother and Bear Cubs

MOTHER AND BEAR CUBS on Logan Pass Highway, in Glacier National Park, Montana.

Thanks Folks

Smokey Bear says: "ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES!"