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 ...

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 ...

The vehicle parking pass lottery for viewing the synchronous fireflies opens May 2 and closes May 5. Only 960 vehicle passes will be awarded, and the price of admission has increased by $5. Peak dates ...

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 ...

You don’t have to wait until July to see the sky light up with an inspiring spectacle. Like Independence Day fireworks, this show is sure to inspire oohs and aahs all around. The synchronous fireflies ...

GATLINBURG, TN – They came out one by one and then all at once, swarming the underbrush and pooling in the hollows, blinking crazily like fiber optic filaments in a planetarium or outer space-themed ...

The famous synchronized fireflies are just one of many types of insects that fall under the purview of national park ...