15 Best National Parks to Visit in May
1. Congaree National Park SC for Fireflies →
100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061, map
Average Temperatures: 81° F / 59° F
Average Sunrise / Sunset Times: 6:21 AM / 8:17 PM
Why Visit: The greatest spotlight of the park is the synchronous fireflies that happen yearly between mid-May and mid-June. During this time, the fireflies seek for their mates and synchronize their flashes. It’s a very magical pure phenomenon. When we visited, we had missed it by two days.
Best For / Top Activities: Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Camping
Don’t Miss:
- To Do – Boardwalk Loop Trail, Canoe or Kayak, Bluff Trail
- Wildlife – Bobcats, Deer, Feral Pigs, Coyotes, Armadillos, Otters
- How many days do you want? 1-2
Pro Tip: Other locations to see synchronous fireflies embrace Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Rainbow Falls in TN, Rocky Fork State Park in TN, Cataloochee Valley in NC, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in NC.
See More: 11 Unique Things to Do in Congaree National Park
