Yosemite fire waterfall

Winter snow and spring thaw brings water gushing over Yosemite National Park Waterfalls! If you love stunning waterfalls, spring brings the BEST time for viewing!

Horsetail Fall appears as if it is on fire when the sun illuminates the waterfall from just the right angle.

The Yosemite Firefall is an amazing natural phenomenon that can be witness in Yosemite park, in February. The temporary Horsetail Falls glows as if on fire.

Yosemite National Park's stunning "firefall" will only be visible during the last two weeks of February this year. Caused by the reflection of light at sunset, the phenomenon can be seen at Horsetail Fall, on the east side of El Capitan. Reaching the site requires parking at the Yosemite Falls parking lot, then walking one-and-a-half miles to a special viewing area. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

The Yosemite Firefall, Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park, CA

The rare phenomenon known as firefall is happening in Yosemite, but if you want to catch a glimpse, you'll have to act fast

Yosemite's Firefall phenomenon is a gorgeous February tradition. And thanks to a recent bout of snowy weather, we're happy to report that the orange marvel has officially made its 2019 debut.

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Yosemite’s Fire Fall is a natural phenomena that only happens in late February when the light from the sunset hits the water from Horsetail Falls just right to make it appear that the water is on fire (pending other perfect conditions).