fireflies destination

[shane ames]

I hope this is the right place to post this

My wife just informed me that for one of our summer trips she wants to go somewhere where she can see fireflies. We live in southeast Idaho and I am wondering if anyone could help me with a place I could take her this summer to see them. Preferably a place where I can camp and fish also with a nice town near where we can go carousing. if anyone could help me with this it would be much appreciated. I know it's kind of a weird question but there it is

 

[Shrike]

Re: fireflies destination

Lotta lakes campgrounds and fireflies in Kentucky

 

[PiratePast40]

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There are fireflies anyplace east of the Rockies. The first time my wife saw fireflies she was totally fascinated by them. Guess I had taken them for granted. I grew up in Iowa and as kids, we would squeeze their butts off and make "glow in the dark" rings!

 

[shane ames]

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o.k. sounds like this won't be too tough. Do I go like mid July when it's hot or is there a good time to up my chances. I can only afford 1 shot at it this year and I don't want her to miss out, she's a good woman and doesn't ask for much so when she does I bend over backwards. Thanks for the help any recommended spot in Kentucky preferrably western side of the state

 

[lncoop]

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Not sure if you're serious about this, but I'll bite. You might consider going in early July. Lightning bugs (that's what we Arkies call 'em) will be out in full force and you can catch small town patriotic celebrations as well. However, it's a long and unnecessary haul to Kentucky unless you want to go there any way. You'll find fireflies in Oklahoma, and I'm not positive, but you'll probably find them in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota as well, all of which are considerably closer to Idaho than the bluegrass state. Just a thought. Happy hunting.

 

[backyardhockey3]

Re: fireflies destination

June around the Great Lakes.

 

[hostage]

Re: fireflies destination

June around the Great Lakes.

I see lots of them around Rochester during the summer.

 

[shane ames]

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I have a friend in arkansas whom I haven't seen in 2-3 years so that's pretty tempting. And I've always wanted to go to the Dakotas. I'm going to Mull this over with the wife and I 'll post our trip plans . Not that anyone will care. but for all your help you at least deserve an awnser right!!
Thanks friends

 

[shane ames]

Re: fireflies destination

Of course it's real INCOOP

 

[four winns 214]

Re: fireflies destination

If you want to go all the way to Kentucky, this place has everything you're looking for:

http://moorsresort.com/

Early summer is best.

 

[lncoop]

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Where in Arkansas is your friend?

 

[ezmobee]

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If you're looking for a stinkbug destination next, may I recommend my backyard?

 

[rbh]

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If you're looking for a stinkbug destination next, may I recommend my backyard?

you to???
winters a comin, and they are lookin for a warm place.
just wish it was not in my house.

 

[shane ames]

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I don't know the area but he told me about 45 min from little rock. Guy's name is James Lowe.

 

[shane ames]

Re: fireflies destination

I sent a message to them Four Winns asking about advanced booking and package deals so We'll see what they say the wife is interested.

 

[Huron Angler]

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We've got a very healthy population of fireflies around here. From June to August they keep the kids busy in the evenings. They get excited every time they see the little things glowing.

On a side note I've heard that light pollution is hindering their mating habits. I guess they can only reproduce if it's sufficiently dark to see the lights.

 

[lncoop]

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I don't know the area but he told me about 45 min from little rock. Guy's name is James Lowe.

I'm in Little Rock, so if you end up coming this way be sure and let me know. Always good to meet a fellow iboater.

 

[shane ames]

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will do incoop. if you can show me where to catch fish like the one in your pick

 

[lncoop]

Re: fireflies destination

will do incoop. if you can show me where to catch fish like the one in your pick

Deal. We'll take the party barge out too.