Thousands of people enter a lottery each year. Not for $1 million, but for a brief chance see fireflies mate at night. What’s ...

Synchronous fireflies illuminated the Smokies, and Knox News captured some of the best moments from this year’s event.

If you’ve ever tried to capture a picture of the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains, you know how difficult the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fireflies in the woods of Great Smoky Mountains National Park put on their annual synchronous light show. This week is the peak time to view the fireflies near Elkmont Campground. Those lucky ...

The synchronous fireflies display consists of a series ... In 2025, that fee for winners was $29. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park synchronous firefly viewing opportunity is typically ...

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 ...