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 ...

The fireflies' annual synchronous light show in the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is something to behold. It's a sight you don’t want to miss, even if you weren’t one of the lucky ...

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 ...

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, 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 ...

Elkmont, Tenn. — Elkmont, Tenn. - On Thursday, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will start shuttling thousands of lucky people to the highly anticipated synchronous firefly show in Elkmont. 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 ...