Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall glows fiery orange at sunset, creating the Firefall illusion. This rare spectacle lasts minutes and requires ideal conditions: snowmelt, clear skies, and precise sun ...

Yosemite waterfall appears to be 'on fire' due to sunlight effect For just two weeks at the end of February, hundreds of people gather at Yosemite National Park for something very special.

Over the years, the fires — built “using red fir bark ... Park Service officials said. Yosemite National Park recommends parking at Yosemite Falls just west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and ...

2. Yosemite Falls (Upper and Lower) Distance: Lower – 1 mile, Upper – 6.6 miles Type of Trail: Loop for Lower, Out & back for ...

The annual Horsetail Fall event at Yosemite National Park − also known ... spot in the central California park to see the iconic waterfall glow like an erupting volcano. Horsetail Fall is ...

FIRE, FALL. NOW THIS EVENT ONLY HAPPENS IN MID TO LATE FEBRUARY WHEN THE SUNSET HITS THE WATERFALL JUST RIGHT, MAKING IT LOOK LIKE IT’S ON FIRE. YOSEMITE SAYS THE FIRE FALL SEASON GOES UNTIL ...

Photos from a Firefall occurrence on Feb. 5 show how realistic the fiery appearance of the waterfall is. Hundreds of people flock to the eastern ridge of the El Capitan in Yosemite National Park ...

Southside Drive – Offers a clear view of the waterfall from a distance. Northside Drive – A less crowded alternative for photographers. Due to the event’s increasing popularity, Yosemite ...

However, even with a trickle, the area of mountain where the water falls will still glow orange. Yosemite Firefall only occurs for a couple of weeks in late February, every year. [Getty] ...

For just two weeks at the end of February, hundreds of people gather at Yosemite National Park for ... the Sun's rays pass directly through the waterfall. Clear skies are needed for a good sunset ...