One of the most anticipated events of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains is set to happen over the next few nights.
(ELKMONT, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – Every year thousands of people try to see the show, but only a few hundred get a chance to see the lighting phenomenon that happens in the Great Smoky Mountains this week. The synchronous firefly viewing event at Elkmont runs through May 27.
The lottery to get a pass to see the fireflies has long passed. In the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll find the most concentrated population of the Synchronous Fireflies.
The National Park Service sent out this reminder for guests entering the park over the next week.
Please remember:
• After 12 PM, access to Elkmont is limited to vehicles with reservations and registered campers.
• No overnight parking is permitted at Little River Trailhead, Jakes Creek Trailhead, or the Appalachian Clubhouse during this period.
Since 1993, recorded peak activity has ranged from the third week of May to the third week of June.
Photo by P. Driessche
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