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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a reason Great Smoky Mountains National Park sees more visitors than any other national park in the United States. Its sprawling 522,419 acres straddle two states — North Carolina and ...

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 ...

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 ...