Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will open its lottery on Sunday, May 7 for viewing blue ghost and synchronous fireflies at a series of events later this month and in June. The lottery will be open until midnight on Thursday, May 11.
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park is in Unicoi County in East Tennessee in the Blue Ridge region of the Appalachian Mountains, near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line
Winning a spot in the program ensures the applicant one vehicle entry for a selected night of viewing at $50. Up to six people are allowed per vehicle. Only 10 applicants per night will be selected.
Programs for the blue ghost fireflies will be held on May 24-26. Programs for the synchronous fireflies will be held on June 6-8.
Lottery entries can be submitted online at tnstateparks.com/parks/events/rocky-fork . Lottery winners will be notified via email on Saturday, May 13.