At this time of year, when the rockets hurl into the darkness and go "BANG," there are lots of natural fireworks, too.Fireflies are back this year and can best be seen in places that don't have a lot ...

MILWAUKEE -- If you've spend any time outside near or after dark lately, you've probably seen fireflies lighting up the sky. Molly Snyder with OnMilwaukee joins FOX6 WakeUp with some fun facts about ...

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The sun sets, the air cools and the last wisps of smoky aroma from the grill wafts away. It is the epitome of a summer night in the Midwest. The only thing left to make it more perfect is seeing soft ...

It’s not easy counting fireflies. Across North America, there are an estimated 170 fireflies species, which are technically beetles in the order Coleoptera, but inventorying them is a challenge. While ...

No doubt over the years you’ve spotted a few fireflies lighting up your backyard. Or seen a swarm of them, sometimes called a “sparkle,” on your way back from a walk in the woods. Fireflies — or ...

RALEIGH – DuPont State Recreational Forest will be closing several trails at the High Falls Access Area to prevent further impacts to blue ghost firefly populations. The closures will take place at ...

Fireflies don't flash their lights just so kids can chase them around at dusk. Those lights are used to attract mates. And when the night sky is lit up by streetlights and neon signs, it spoils the ...

Chasing lightning bugs on a summer night is a rite of passage for many youngsters. You know how it goes, pursuing the flickering lights across the dusk sky until you clap your hands in a sphere around ...

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 FIND ...