Jun 6, 2025 · The Elkmont area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a large population of synchronous fireflies. As news of this extraordinary natural phenomenon spread, the number of …

May 13, 2025 · Planning a trip to see the synchronous fireflies requires planning that starts in April. We’re going to tell you everything you need to know to get the best chances of seeing the spectacle, …

May 1, 2025 · Every year, in late May and early June, the Elkmont fireflies (sometimes also referenced to as Sugarlands Visitor Center fireflies) in the Smoky Mountains National Park light up the sky. …

Jun 9, 2025 · Bright, white lights disturb the lightning bugs and make them go dark, Nichols said. Synchronous fireflies aren’t a rare or threatened species, Nichols said, and their range extends up …

Jun 10, 2024 · The tens of thousands of lightning bugs gather in swarms and flash in harmony as the entire forest alternates between light and darkness. Right here in the Smoky Mountains, near the …

Apr 29, 2025 · There are at least 19 different species of fireflies that live within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and synchronous fireflies are one of them. These are one of the rare …

May 15, 2025 · The synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park put on a dazzling light show every year. Peak viewing for the natural spectacle begins May 29 near Elkmont …

Everything you need to know about how to see synchronous fireflies in the Great Smokies, including where to camp and when to go in 2025.

Apr 22, 2025 · Many people refer to them as “lightning bugs” or “lighting bugs,” but the Photinus carolinus is an amazing synchronous firefly that finds its way to a special spot in the Smokies each …

Feb 19, 2024 · The synchronized lightning bug show in Tennessee is a visual experience that people travel from all over the world to see every summer. Here is how to see fireflies in smoky mountains, …