The USDA Forest Service is throwing Smokey the Bear a birthday party on Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Ocoee Whitewater Center. Come help celebrate Smokey’s 66th birthday with lots of fun, games, firefighting exhibits, prize drawings and you’ll even get to see the birthday bear in person. There is no admission fee for the event only the regular All Day User’s Fee of $3.00 per vehicle.

The Ocoee Whitewater Center is in the Cherokee National Forest where there are plenty of recreational activities to enjoy like hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a picnic by the river. There are also several campgrounds in the area if you would like to spend the weekend. Enjoy all nature has to offer!

The Ocoee Whitewater Center is located:
 4400 Hwy. 64
Copperhill TN 37317
(423) 496-0100 �
(877) 692-6050