Was planning our trip before we knew it was going to be Smokey Bear Days while we were there (i think it is always the first weekend in may) didnt know how that would effect things but it was a great experiance. Since the parade route was closed we had to walk about two blocks up to the main street... More

This is a modest park in Capitan that captures a lot in a little acreage. Very worthwhile stop. Educational museum, good shopping, and lots of play area/picnic area for families. Early May is the time to celebrate Smokey Bear Days (street closed for parade, music, chainsaw carving) but still easy access. More

This is awesome place to follow some trails and kids can run the energy off! More

This is a nice little museum that takes about 45 minutes.  Everyone will learn something interesting about forest fires, plus the kids like the Smokey Bear angle.  Easy day trip from Ruidoso. More

a great little museum with smokey's grave very informative. dont miss the forest fire minature diorama More

We stopped in and visited the museum for 2 dollars. Not much here but we did learn something about forest fires. Smokey Bear is buried here. Good story on Smokey. More

We stopped quite by accident as we were just passing by. .It was a nice memory from the past...and a wonderful learninfg experience for children today as it was when we were young...Take time to refresh ..A valuable lesson to be thought about again More

The park is small and located right off the highway/main road that runs through Capitan. It is, for the most part, at the heart of that road. The park is indeed peaceful and restful and a quiet, reflective place, though it is more like a large singular gravesite with gentle ecosystem education attached than anything else. I enjoyed it, and... More