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Wilderness Wildlife Week: Early (Early!) Spring in Pigeon Forge

Wilderness Wildlife Week: Every Spring in Pigeon Forge

Every year in January or February, Pigeon Forge hosts a week of programs known as Wilderness Wildlife Week. Free and open to the public, the event offers hundreds of experts presenting workshops, seminars, children’s educational and fun activities, and guided hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s a celebration of the abundant diversity of… Read more »

Synchronous Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains

Synchronous Fireflies in the Smoky Mountains

2024 INFO: The Park Service provides updated information here. The Lottery for a parking pass to view the Synchronous Fireflies is open April 26 – April 29 and you can register for the lottery here. Lottery results will be announced on May 7. The Firefly Viewing dates are June 3 – 10. 2024 UPDATE: If you… Read more »