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

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

June 5 wrapped up an eight-night event which drew people from all over the world to see the mating display of a special ...

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know. ByAmy McKeever April 22, 2021 •11 min read ...

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 ...

Lucky viewers of the synchronous fireflies at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park share a glimpse at this spectacular light show.

With the arrival of summer, many recalling childhood memories of watching fireflies blink across a green landscape might be ...

Fireflies flash during the synchronous firefly viewing at Elkmont Campground in Gatlinburg, Tenn., June 5, 2025.

Synchronous fireflies aren’t a rare or threatened species, Nichols said, and their range extends up the Allegheny Mountains and down into Georgia. But Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a “hot ...

She’s studied insects at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for around 20 years. Starting in March, the park service uses daily minimum and maximum temperatures to calculate when peak season ...