Yearly viewings of synchronous fireflies are so popular in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that a lottery was put in place for spots at the Elkmont viewing area in Tennessee. Here's what to ...

Some of the biggest stars of the Smokies are returning for a spectacular show! Synchronous fireflies are set to make their annual appearance in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this June. The ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Each year thousands gather near the Elkmont Campground to see the spectacle of Photinus carolinus, a firefly species that flashes synchronously. The dates for the 2024 ...

Fireflies at Congaree National Park flash in unision in this file photo from 2016. Only a few lucky winners get a chance to see the natural light show each year, which is currently protected by the ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of only a few places in North America where you can view synchronous fireflies that flash at the same time. Their yearly viewing opportunities in ...

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 ...