Oct 16, 2024 · Each February, the Horsetail waterfall transforms into the Yosemite Firefall, Yosemite's sunlit spectacle - and hundreds of visitors gather to watch as the setting sun lights the Horsetail Fall's water a molten orange. Discover the Yosemite fire waterfall natural phenomenon with this 2024 guide.

19 hours ago · Visiting Yosemite National Park firefall at Horsetail Fall on El Capitan in February 2025? Your guide to reservations, parking and photos.

1 day ago · Summer online reservations for Yosemite National Park, which hosts nearly 4 million annual visitors, have been postponed. But those who want to see Firefall must still make reservations.

In February, lucky visitors to Yosemite National Park might be able to spot the gorgeous Firefall phenomenon. But is it worth the crowds and trouble?

Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, which can make it appear to be on fire. This unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February.

Jan 21, 2025 · Yosemite National Park’s Firefall at Horsetail Fall is a natural phenomenon visible in winter. This viewing guide offers info & tips from my experiences, best dates & locations, reservation requirements, parking restrictions, California snowfall & more.

Dec 13, 2022 · Here’s what you need to know regarding the park’s reservation requirements, what conditions are needed to see the full “firefall” effect, and the history of the original Yosemite …

The Yosemite Firefall was a summertime event that began in 1872 and continued for almost a century, in which burning hot embers were spilled from the top of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to the valley 3,000 feet (900 m) below.

The Yosemite Firefall was a captivating event in Yosemite National Park’s history that drew significant attention for nearly a century. It involved pushing burning embers from a bonfire over the edge of Glacier Point, creating the visual effect of a glowing waterfall of fire.

The natural Firefall at Horsetail Fall is one of the most amazing spectacles in Yosemite National Park. Around the second week of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at just the right angle to illuminate the waterfall.