Forests That Glow at Night

Western Ghats, India

After heavy rains, glowing fungi spread across logs and leaves, lighting up forest trails in eerie green and blue hues.

Great Smoky Mountains, USA

Home to synchronous fireflies, these woods dazzle every summer with thousands of fireflies flashing in perfect unison.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Japan

Besides towering bamboo, this grove hosts glowing fungi that come alive after dark, adding mystery to its quiet trails.

Kawachi Fuji Forest, Japan

In humid months, rare mushrooms in this scenic forest emit a soft glow beneath the famous wisteria canopy.

Waitomo Forest, New Zealand

Close to the famous glowworm caves, this forest glimmers with bioluminescent insects and fungi during the rainy season.

Appalachian Forests, USA

With multiple firefly species, these forests host one of nature’s best night shows as blinking lights dance across the trees.

Daintree Rainforest, Australia

One of the oldest forests on Earth, it glows thanks to luminous beetles and glowing mushrooms after tropical storms.