In the forests near Asheville, rare fireflies known as "blue ghosts" are lighting up the woods – and helping a storm-battered ...

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 ...

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 ...

Glowing fireflies are about to emerge on Grandfather Mountain to mate, and watching them has become so popular you have to enter a lottery for tickets.

Blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata) are a small variety of firefly present only in mature wooded environments. They have a pale green lantern that can be seen when viewed closely ...

Travel back to simpler summer nights — these places across the country come alive with fireflies when the sun goes down.

This annual event offers a rare opportunity to witness the mesmerizing display of the elusive Blue Ghost Fireflies (Phausis reticulata) in their natural habitat. Blue Ghost fireflies are a rare ...

Blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata) are a small variety of firefly present only in mature wooded environments. They have a pale green lantern that can be seen when viewed closely; however, when ...