“If you missed this year’s stunning show, don’t worry, as we have the photos to help you relive it.”
The following written content by Jessica Poitevien
Yosemite’s “firefall” is a natural phenomenon that occurs every February.
Yosemite is full of natural wonders that draw millions of visitors every year, making it one of the most-visited national parks in the U.S. From mountains and lakes to tons of wildlife, there’s always plenty to see here. A visit in February, however, allows for views of the park’s most unique natural phenomenon: the Yosemite “firefall.”
If you missed this year’s stunning show, don’t worry, as we have the photos to help you relive it.
Located on the eastern edge of El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley, Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter and early spring. When the sun sets on a clear evening in mid- to late February, the waterfall reflects the sunlight at an angle that brings out glowing orange and yellow hues. The effect appears as if the rock formation is expelling fire and lava — hence the name “firefall.”
This year’s “firefall” took place from Feb. 13 to 25. As the event grows in popularity each year, Yosemite National Park has had to implement new visitor protocols to protect both parkgoers and the sensitive flora and fauna in the area around Horesetail Fall. This year, visitors were required to make a timed reservation with a few exceptions, including for those camping or lodging within Yosemite grounds.
If you plan on making your way to Yosemite for next year’s “firefall,” be sure to check the park’s restrictions and visitor guidelines well in advance. Read more from Travel & Leisure.
