The Fireflies are going to be back in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park June 5th – 13th, each year around this time they appear in the Smoky Mountains for their mating ritual, when conditions are just right. During this time in order to attract a mate the fireflies will blink in synchronization for short bursts, followed by periods of still darkness. Asia is the only other place besides the Smoky Mountains that this is known to occur. If you have never experienced the fireflies it is truly an amazing experience provided by nature!
Details: There will be Trolleys running from Sugarland’s Visitor Center to Elkmont.
Cost: $1.00 per person round trip;
Times: Parking starts at 5:30 PM\ Trolley leaves for Elkmont at 7:00 PM. Once the parking lot is full the Trolley will not take anyone else into the park.
Please NOTE: No coolers are permitted, you may bring backpacks.
See an amazing photo of the fireflies in Elkmont by photographer Judd Patterson:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/juddpatterson/2586163362/

To truly experience the grandeur and serenity of the Smoky Mountains we invite you to stay in one of our Gatlinburg Cabins where you can be in the middle of nature yet have all the services you desire. There is nothing like waking up each morning with all the comforts of home, a hot tub on the deck and a game room for the kids to enjoy.

Happy Traveling!