Smokey the Bear made a day-long appearance at the event on Saturday afternoon, making the rounds greeting children, U.S Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees as well as local residents. The event marked the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964.
Colorado saddle maker Bob Klenda spent much of Saturday’s “50 Years Wild” celebration in downtown Meeker working with children and showing how he works. He is seen here helping the kids…