Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Fireflies at Dark

National Park Scouts

National Park Scouts
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Fireflies at Dark
Apr 23, 2026 Episode 6
National Park Scouts

This is part 2 of our Great Smoky Mountains National Park podcast series. Check out our other episodes on Great Smoky Mountains National Park for kids:
Part 1: Ancient Peaks, Blue Mist, and 300 Million Years
Part 3: Salamander Capital of the World
Part 4: The Black Bear

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Could anything feel more like summer than fireflies? Listen in to learn how fireflies work, what makes synchronous fireflies so special, and where you can see them at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Did you know some fireflies are different colors? Some flash at different times, some make shapes while they flash! Are fireflies even a fly?

🎒Scout mission included! Tune in to find out our fun mission thats great for trips or backyard family time.

Can you guess the mystery sound? It's not what you might think 😉

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