Top 15 National Parks to Visit in May
1. Congaree National Park SC for fireflies →
100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061, map
Average Temperature: 81°F / 59°F
Average sunrise/sunset times: 6:21 AM / 8:17 PM
Reasons for visiting: The biggest highlight of the park is synchronous firefly what happens every year Between mid-May and mid-June. During this time, fireflies find a mate and emit light simultaneously. It's truly a magical natural phenomenon. We missed it by two days when we visited.
Top Audience/Top Activities: Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping
Don't miss:
- Things to Do – Boardwalk Loop Trail, Canoe or Kayak, Bluff Trail
- Wildlife – bobcats, deer, wild pigs, coyotes, armadillos, otters
- How many days do you need? 1-2
Expert Tips: Other places where you can see fireflies at the same time include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rainbow Falls in Tennessee, Rocky Fork State Park in Tennessee, Cataloochee Valley in NC, and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in NC.
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