Synchronous Fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Wow

#synchronousfireflies #lightninghbugs #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark Synchronous Fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Nature's Light Show! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a rare and magical phenomenon: synchronous fireflies. These fireflies flash in unison, creating a mesmerizing light show that is truly one of a kind. Our apologies, but the camera simply can't capture the full experience, you really have to be there to truly appreciate it. But we captured what we could. Enjoy. The synchronous fireflies in the Smoky Mountains are called Photinus Carolinus. They are one of only a few species of fireflies that can synchronize their flashing. The males flash in a repeating pattern of six to eight flashes, followed by a short 5 to 7 second pause. The females respond with a single flash. The synchronous fireflies in the Smoky Mountains can be seen from late May to early July. The best time to see them is around 9:30pm, when it is dark enough for the flashes to be visible. If you are planning to see the synchronous fireflies in the Smoky Mountains, there are a few things you should keep in mind: You will need to find a dark location. The fireflies are easily disturbed by light, so it is important to find a place where there is no artificial light. You should be respectful of the fireflies. Do not touch them or try to catch them. Just sit back and enjoy the show! Look for a location that is away from roads and other sources of light. Choose a spot that is near a stream or other body of water. Arrive early in the evening, before it gets too dark. The fireflies are most active around Elkmont Campground in the park. You can also find them in the Cataloochee Valley and along the Little River Trail. The park service offers guided tours of the synchronous fireflies in the spring. Be sure to check the park's website for updates on the firefly viewing conditions. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature... The synchronous fireflies in the Smoky Mountains are a truly magical sight. If you have the chance to see them, Ms Barbara and I highly recommend it! Join our youtube channel and get access to great perks:    / @rvunderway   Thank You Channel Members: Box Van Dee    / boxvandee   Great Granny Free Bird    / greatgrannyfreebird   B&D Crafts & More    / @bdcraftsmore   Nursing Our Travel Bug    / nursingourtravelbug   James Catanese    / jamescatanese   Thrifty Angela    / thriftyangela   idlecruises    / @idlecruises2326   Dee 4EverlandRV    / @dee4everland108   Jonnie's Journey    / @jonniesjourney   Avenger RV Adventure    / @avengerrvadventure   Over The Hill RV    / @overthehillrv   SWAG SWAG SWAG - The RV Underway Spread Shop is now open! Get your RVU Crew Merch at https://rv-underway.myspreadshop.com/ RecPro is your premier source for aftermarket RV parts, furniture, appliances, and more! https://www.recpro.com/ Use the promo code RVUSAVE and save 5% EZ ZipShade and Sunguard products - https://rvtoystore.com/product/ez-zip... Use the promo code RVUNDERWAY and save 10% Passport America - Stay at Over 1,200+ Quality campgrounds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico at half the nightly rate! Visit https://www.PassportAmerica.com/join Then select “Passport America Ambassador” and enter our code ~ RVUN3 ~ it’s that simple. The Fisher House Foundation provides no-cost housing and support for the family of wounded service members undergoing treatment at medical facilities. You can learn more about the Fisher House Foundation by visiting their web site http://www.https://fisherhouse.org/ The RV community loves supporting our troops both at home and overseas...and care packages sent to overseas bases or stateside hospitals are a great way to show that gratitude. Here's a link where you can learn more...https://www.military.com/spouse/milit... Reminder: This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV or travel experts. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research. We always strive to create new and entertaining content, so please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE, and COMMENT below. Also, check out our other videos. Your support helps us grow, reach more viewers and help support military charities. Thanks for watching, and for your continued support. EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/rvunderway/ TWITTER: www.twitter.com/rvunderway INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/rvunderway/ OUR WEBSITE: www.rvunderway.com -- CHAPTERS --