Researchers will soon find out the details of exactly which firefly species are present and their distribution patterns ...

I am a bit of a night owl, so I love finding a good adventure after the sun goes down. In the Palmetto State, there is a wide ...

Roger is passionate about movies and TV shows, as well as the drive-in theater. Aside from hosting and producing three podcasts and a monthly live show, he also collects comic books, records, VHS ...

Anakeesta, a mountaintop adventure park in Gatlinburg, is “making more magic” in the Great Smoky Mountains with a massive expansion and renovation that will include new attractions, dining and retail ...

Across Ohio, the dog days of summer are upon us with recent high temps and humidity making for sweltering weather. Popular activities in those conditions usually consist of trips to the local swimming ...

One in three North American firefly species may be at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction, water pollution, and light pollution are major threats to fireflies. Firefly ecotourism is promoting ...

Across Ohio, the dog days of summer are upon us with recent high temps and humidity making for sweltering weather. Popular activities in those conditions usually consist of trips to the local swimming ...

A synchronous firefly event in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photinus carolinus fireflies annually flash in sync during late May or early June. CREDIT: National Parks Service. Get ...

Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are beetles that thrive in warm, humid weather and communicate through bioluminescence. Fireflies are predatory insects that primarily feed on snails, slugs ...

On a summer evening, did you ever linger in an open field to experience the stunning light show of fireflies? How do they do it, and why? “Firefly” is a misnomer, as is “lightning bug,” because they ...

If you’ve noticed more fireflies dancing across your backyard this summer, you’re not imagining things. Experts report that 2025 has been a banner year for these glowing insects. “Last winter was ...