The Natural Phenomenon “Firefall” Returns to Yosemite
Adventure seekers and photographers alike have been flocking to Yosemite National Park, trekking through the mounds of snow, to see a natural phenomenon that is only visible during two weeks out of the year.
Horsetail Fall is typically not that unique in Yosemite, where waterfalls are vast and beautiful. It is a somewhat low-flow waterfall that flows about 1,000 feet down off the eastern edge of El Capitan to the ground.
But when the water flows are strong and the lighting is right, this waterfall lights up and appears to be on fire. This phenomenon typically appears for about two weeks in the month of February and can cause quite the tourist attraction for people looking for a rare view.
It remains to be seen how long the natural phenomenon will last in 2019, but for right now, it’s delighting the people who made the trip. Typically, the event draws thousands of people to the park, but with the extreme winter conditions, that number is probably much smaller this year.
To see Horsetail Fall, park at the El Capitan picnic area or in turnouts just east of the picnic area. You can see the waterfall from the road. Here are our favorite videos/photos of the phenomenon at Yosemite’s Horsetail Falls this year:
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