In the forests near Asheville, rare fireflies known as "blue ghosts" are lighting up the woods – and helping a storm-battered ...

In "The Fabulous Ordinary," the Carrboro writer introduces readers to dazzling phenomena from across the Southeast.

Travel back to simpler summer nights — these places across the country come alive with fireflies when the sun goes down.

Now that tripods are banned on the firefly trails at Congaree National Park, it’s nearly impossible to capture these ...

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A rare species of synchronous firefly put on a dazzling light show at Congaree National Park each year. But various threats ...

A rare species of synchronous firefly put on a dazzling light show at Congaree National Park each year. But various threats to U.S. national parks raise questions about the future of the rare ...

Don’t miss out on the light show synchronous fireflies put on! Here’s how to see them without a Great Smoky Mountains National Park pass.

Lightning bugs. Moon bugs. Fire devils. Whatever you call them, here's where to see fireflies throughout the South.

Every year, starting around mid-May, a mesmerizing natural light show takes over Congaree National Park as synchronous fireflies flash in perfect harmony. This rare and breathtaking spectacle ...

The online lottery will be open through May 21, allowing a limited number of people a chance to see a natural phenomenon found in a few places around the world.

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 ...