The phenomenon only occurs a few weeks each year and entry is limited, but watching thousands of fireflies light up ...

Though the coronavirus pandemic has robbed thousands of the chance to see one of the Smoky Mountain's most stunning natural phenomena in person, a non-profit group plans to stream the event online for ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Seven Islands State Birding Park is offering up opportunities to explore creatures and critters in East Tennessee. With their summer ‘Fireflies and Spider Eyes Night Hike,’ ...

A synchronous firefly event in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photinus carolinus fireflies annually flash in sync during late May or early June. The insects are still in trouble, but ...

The lottery for the eight-night synchronous firelies event, running May 29-June 5, to open soon. Limited public access helps protect the fireflies and their habitat during mating season. The Great ...

It happens every year, but it's still an illuminating sight to behold. Fireflies in the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park put on their annual synchronous light show. This week is the peak ...

Firefly fans who'd like to see lightning bugs year-round are out of luck. The insect, which is a type of beetle, is usually seen only between spring and summer, with different species emerging at ...

For many people who grew up in the eastern United States, the soft yellow blink of fireflies drifting over dusky fields and lawns is synonymous with summer, a nostalgic symbol of warmth and childhood.