Recovery from Hurricane Helene hasn’t been a partisan affair — on the ground, at least — but North Carolina’s 11th ...

The firefly species Photinus carolinus flashes sequentially in late May or early June every year, and hundreds of people travel to watch.

Synchronous fireflies are returning to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for their annual light show, and now we know when. The National Park Service announced the peak dates for viewing the ...

The region has so much to offer: the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an array of waterfalls to visit and outstanding biodiversity. As residents and visitors enjoy the ...

Merry Guy, former chair of the Henderson County Republican Party, will now serve as chair of the 11th Congressional District ...

Near the base of the Great Smoky Mountains lies an overlooked town filled with outdoor adventures. Here's why you should ...

Researchers have confirmed 10 species of fireflies, also called “illumining” insects, including synchronous fireflies, blue ghost fireflies and glowworms, according to Grandfather Mountain ...

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is about to begin a multi-year rehabilitation of the iconic Bullhead Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WLOS) — The highly competitive lottery for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's annual synchronous firefly viewing event will open this week. Every summer, hundreds of ...