Deep in the pitch-black woodlands of Congaree National Park lives a mysterious insect that draws thousands of onlookers each year. The forest is dead quiet at night, aside from the chirping of ...

A beloved event surrounding a rare natural phenomenon found in Western North Carolina is returning once again. Tickets for the 2025 Blue Ghost Firefly Tour go on sale on April 8. Event organizer FIND ...

Hiking and biking aren't the only activities available at local forest preserves for summer fun. All offer a variety of programs, facilities and activities for a change of pace. There are 11 paddling ...

The mountaintop adventure park’s largest investment ever will feature new attractions and experiences. Here’s what to expect ...

Blue ghost fireflies, found in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest, emit a blue glow during mating season, creating an eerie light effect. These rare fireflies can be viewed on guided tours in ...

GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. — Anyone who missed out on their chance to see synchronous fireflies light up and dazzle audiences in Elkmont will have another chance. They'll just have to go to a different ...

NANACAMILPA, Mexico — In the village of Nanacamilpa, tiny fireflies are helping save the towering pine and fir trees on the outskirts of the megalopolis of Mexico City. Thousands of them light up a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. For years, economic forces conspired against the tiny village of Nanacamilpa. Then someone remembered the fireflies. In this July ...

TIONESTA, Pa. — A bright spot of summer may be going dark across the state, as many are noticing firefly populations declining, taking the glow out of the night sky. It's a question the founders of ...