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 ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has just released the breathlessly awaited dates for its most popular annual nature show ― the synchronous firefly spectacular. Here's everything you need to know ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a bucket list for many, as evidenced by the 13.3 million visitors to the park in 2023. Those who live nearby get to visit more often, of course. But if you ...

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 ...

A campground at Great Smoky Mountains National Park that has been closed for nine years has been reopened, park officials said. Look Rock Campground is a 68-site facility that provides camping along ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Update (Nov. 21): The Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened several roads and campgrounds Tuesday evening after winds died down and some much-needed rain ...

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 ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — It's nearly time for the synchronous fireflies to light up the Smokies again! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park said it will host the annual synchronous ...

You'll still be able drive through Great Smoky Mountains National Park for free, but if you park your vehicle for 15 minutes or more, you're going to need to cough up a little money starting in March ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A bear hungry for food tore open a tent over the weekend at a popular campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, causing superficial wounds to a woman and a ...

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 ...