Fireflies in the Smokies

[wspscott]

Not just any fireflies, but "synchronous fireflies" i.e. fireflies that flash at the same time, sounds pretty cool and very kid friendly. A couple pics of the daytime, but my phone was not up to photographing the fireflies.

More pics and details at http://backpackandbeer.blogspot.com/2016/06/fireflies-in-smokies.html

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

Pretty interesting info wspscott, glad to hear the trip was a success!

[wspscott]

@shotgunpapa I saw you posted a comment on my blog, for some reason I can't reply on the blog so I will reply here. I think the key to backpacking with kids is to start them before they know they are supposed to be afraid of being outside.

I just did 2 night in the Abrams Creek area of the smokies with my oldest. Another dad who had his 10 year old son said he was inspired by my 7 year old daughter to get his 8 year old out for a trip. He seemed a little surprised when I said she had been backpacking with me since she was 4.5 years old

http://backpackandbeer.blogspot.com/2016/06/dad-and-daughter-and-bugs-go-camping.html