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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. From a distance it appeared as a glowing waterfall.
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 Firefall and the connection to Horsetail Fall. 2024: Reservations are Required: February 10-11, 17-19, 24-25.
Yosemite Nature Notes 14: Horsetail Fall. Horsetail Fall is a small, ephemeral waterfall that flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. For two weeks in February, the setting sun striking the waterfall creates a deep orange glow. Duration: 8 minutes, 12 seconds
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KGO) -- Yosemite National Park's 'firefall' returns in February 2022 but with some new rules for visitors. The annual 'Firefall' at Horsetail falls is one...
Unsplash/Stephen Leonardi. Witness the wonder of the Yosemite Firefall! The Horsetail Fall Firefall is one of nature’s most spectacular displays. Every year, during a certain window of time, visitors can enjoy a natural spectacle as fiery water cascades down the eastern face of El Capitan.
With some of the country’s largest roaring waterfalls, photographers have been able to capture one of the most beautiful areas in the world and immortalized them in photos. The waterfalls and the depth of the valley create opportunities for optimal lighting for extended portions of the season.
The Yosemite firefall — a natural phenomenon that causes the light from the setting sun to reflect off Horsetail Fall, making the water appear as if it’s glowing in vibrant, fire-like hues — occurs...
Yosemite ‘firefall’ viewing guide for 2022. Conditions need to be right for it to happen. By Carmen Kohlruss. February 05, 2022 5:00 AM. It’s almost firefall season in Yosemite National...
For a few weeks each year in late February, when conditions are good, a waterfall in Yosemite National Park appears to transform into a “firefall.” Here’s what’s behind the stunning ...
Horsetail Fall at Yosemite transforms into a stream of fire when the sunset hits the water just right. It's an incredible natural event called the Firefall. When it happens, troves of photographers gather to take in the event.