Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

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Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover the enchanting world of rare synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains during a guided night hike. As twilight descends, witness the mesmerizing light show of these unique creatures as they synchronize their flashes in a pulsating rhythm. Along the way, enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of rivers and rapids and learn from a certified Wilderness First Responder with over a decade of experience. Settle in with provided chairs and headlamps for an unforgettable evening under the stars, where you have the opportunity to see rare synchronous fireflies and capture stunning time-lapse photos. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 22 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Mountain Mama’s Art & Adventure

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of Headlamp
Included: Use of Camp Chair

Not included

Not included: Parking Pass

Itinerary

First you will meet your Guide outside of the park, and then follow them in your vehicle to a trailhead (about 20 min). You'll take in the relaxing sounds of the river, where rapids splash and trickle. You will hike in a little ways with chairs and headlamps and wait for it to get dark. What’s so special about these bugs? As the night progresses, these fireflies will start to synchronize their flashes for about six seconds and then they will go out for about six seconds. This creates a pulsating light show that only exists in some areas of America, and just a few other places in the world! You can set up your time lapse camera and catch some awesome photos (the first two photos of all of the lightning bugs glowing in this listing are time lapse, they do not look like that exactly in real time, but they are beautiful!). Learn about their interesting life cycles, mating rituals, and predator relationships. At about 10:30pm, we will pack up and head back out, but if you would like to leave before that you are welcome to.

Stop 1
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will be meeting outside of Webb’s Market, 4382 Cosby Hwy, Cosby, TN 37722. You may use the restroom across the street at the Dollar General if you come early. Once everyone has arrived, we will caravan approximately 12 min to the trailhead.

End point

We will be meeting outside of Webb’s Market, 4382 Cosby Hwy, Cosby, TN 37722. You may use the restroom across the street at the Dollar General if you come early. Once everyone has arrived, we will caravan approximately 12 min to the trailhead.

Cancellation

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