The Firefall typically occurs from mid to late February, beginning 5 to 15 minutes before sunset. The best viewing spots include: El Capitan Picnic Area – The most popular and accessible location.

For a few magical days each year, Yosemite’s famous Firefall phenomenon returns—turning Horsetail Fall into a glowing stream of molten fire! This breathtaking event, caused by the perfect combination ...

With enough snowmelt, water runs over the edge of the fall. The best views of the Yosemite firefall are possible when there is a lot of water so that the glowing stream is more pronounced.

The best views of the Yosemite firefall are possible when there is a lot of water so that the glowing stream is more pronounced. However, even with a trickle, the area of mountain where the water ...

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Although Yosemite rangers and rock climbers have not always been the best of friends ... t want to interfere with people’s experience of firefall,” Vince said. “We brought it up right ...

Widely considered one the best national parks in the nation ... area waiting for the seasonal display referred to as the Firefall had been trying unsuccessfully to capture the event all week.