Smoky Mountain Firefly 2024. (wate) — each year thousands gather near the elkmont campground to see the spectacle of photinus carolinus, a firefly species that flashes. Fireflies, or lightning bugs, can be found all over the eastern parts of north america, but the great smoky mountains is one destination that attracts thousands of visitors year after year to see the elkmont fireflies.

Fireflies, or lightning bugs, can be found all over the eastern parts of north america, but the great smoky mountains is one destination that attracts thousands of visitors year after year to see the elkmont fireflies. Lottery winners will be notified on thursday, may 7, 2024;