
How to See Synchronous Fireflies in the Smokies Without a Lottery
Every spring, thousands of people apply for a handful of vehicle passes to watch Photinus carolinus, the synchronous firefly, put on its famous flash-and-pause light
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Every spring, thousands of people apply for a handful of vehicle passes to watch Photinus carolinus, the synchronous firefly, put on its famous flash-and-pause light

If you’re traveling with a baby or toddler and want a waterfall payoff without a real hike, Cataract Falls is the one locals point you