The Great Smoky Mountains’ famous synchronous fireflies will reemerge soon and preparations are underway for a special event to allow a lucky few to see them in their natural habitat. The National ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the dates of its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont this year. The viewing window is Thursday, May 29 ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Every year in late May and early June, thousands gather to watch the spectacle of Photinus carolinus, a firefly species that flashes synchronously. The dates for the 2025 ...

GATLINBURG, T.N. (FOX Carolina) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the dates for its annual synchronous firefly viewing and the lottery for reservations. The firefly species ...

Didn’t win the firefly lottery? Don’t worry, the majestic synchronous fireflies light show isn’t limited to just the lucky few. The synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park put ...

Some of the brightest stars of the Smokies have made their annual appearance. Synchronous fireflies illuminated Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently, and Knox News captured glowing moments ...

It begins as random flashes of greenish-yellow light in the night. And then, slowly, something incredible unfolds. A rhythm of pulsating light illuminates Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The ...

Visitors have questions about the country’s most-visited national park amid the government shutdown. Here’s what’s open and ...

The lottery for the eight-night synchronous firelies event, running May 29-June 5, to open soon. Limited public access helps protect the fireflies and their habitat during mating season. The Great ...