The town of Capitan holds dear the memory of the original Smokey Bear. The cub was rescued after a devastating fire in 1950 in the Lincoln National Forest, leaving him orphaned. Fire rangers made him an American mascot for preventing forest fires. Smokey was buried here after a successful 25-year career as a spokesman.

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Chalets in Capitan

"Was a beautiful property and the stay"

"The cabin is well located on the outskirts of Ruidoso. Its an easy drive to recreational areas of Ski Apache and the nearby snow tubing place.Pros - The main floor and upper floor look new and upgraded. The deck has great views. Cons - The basement could use a slight face lift. The final climb to the front of the garage is tricky and could be outlined in the welcome package instructions. Donald was reachable throughout and a great host. "

"Good place to stay for a family vacation "

"Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this cool home with a great vibe! The views are spectacular. The weather was kind of wonky it was 20* freezing one day, so so windy the next and snow the next. Everyone enjoyed warming up in the hot tub. Sitting by the fire and doing art around the big family table. We will definitely rent again."