Dates to view the synchronous fireflies show in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced. Here’s how to try to ...

This article has been updated to include information on peak viewing dates to see the synchronous fireflies near Elkmont Campground in 2025. The synchronous fireflies will arrive right on ...

The firefly species Photinus carolinus flashes sequentially in late May or early June every year, and hundreds of people travel to watch.

The National Park Service has announced the 2025 dates for the synchronous firefly viewing opportunity in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with 960 vehicle reservations available for the ...

National Park Week is no exception. The Great Smoky Mountains were voted most popular place to visit during National Park Week in a recent Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek poll.

Jim and Leslie Costa will create an insect field guide during their time with Steve Kemp Writers Residency in Great Smoky ...

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, commonly come out during the summer. Their flashing ... of at least 19 species of fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and are among just ...