STUNNING VIEW: Yosemite National Park's mesmerizing 'firefall' phenomenon — when the sun reflects off Horsetail Fall on the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley – treats visitors to a spectacular show. https://abcn.ws/3knzeQM | ABC News

The famous Horsetail Falls "firefall" was spotted again in Yosemite! ❤️‍🔥 The phenomenon occurs when the setting sun hits the fall at the right angle to create the illusion of a lava-like stream. | ABC7

Hundreds of people gather in Yosemite Valley each year for Horsetail Fall's natural "firefall" phenomenon. When conditions are right, the waterfall becomes a bright, fiery orange flow for a few minutes as the sun sets. There are many things to be aware of before planning a trip to see this amazing natural event. Our guide can help you have the best experience. | Yosemite Nation

The Yosemite Firefall is a natural phenomenon that happens at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park, California. Each year, around mid-to-late February, the setting sun hits the waterfall at the perfect angle, making it glow bright orange and red, like flowing lava. This effect lasts only for a few minutes at sunset on clear days. | Nature View

This isn’t lava, it’s Horsetail Fall during Yosemite’s Firefall phenomenon, and up close it looks unreal. For a few evenings each February, the setting sun hits this narrow waterfall at just the right angle, turning it into what looks like molten fire pouring down El Capitan. Miss the timing by minutes, or come on the wrong day, and it disappears completely. This is why Firefall draws thousands of people to Yosemite every winter…not because it’s guaranteed, but because it isn’t. You need the rig

Yosemite National Park just confirmed a massive change: the Horsetail Fall natural “Firefall” phenomenon WILL NOT require a reservation system in 2026. For the first time in many years, visitors can show up without timed-entry restrictions to see the famous golden light of Horsetail Fall — the natural “Firefall” Yosemite is known for each February. Hi, I’m Dawn! I visit Yosemite every month of the year & I’ve seen Firefall dozens of times — here’s the part most people aren’t talking about: This

Only in California .. When you think you’ve seen every angle of Horsetail Fall and then this.. Truly breath taking & magical. 🥹✨ @gnarlynickols went above and beyond to capture one of the best mind blowing videography and image of Fire Falls at Yosemite National Park! 🔥🏞️ SoCal Reminder‼️ Reservations are required to enter the park & it’s the perfect time to visit the Yosemite Falls! ✨ 📍Horsetail Falls (Top of El Capitan) Yosemite National Park via 🎥: @gnarlynickolas #yosemite #yosemitefall

The Best Places to See Fall in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon 🍁👇 📍SAVE to plan your Fall hikes! The Columbia River Gorge is one of the best places to see Fall colors in Oregon (and Washington)! The bright Fall colors contrast with the green and blues of the moss and waterfalls! Below are my Favorite Fall Hikes in the Gorge! ✨Little Hamilton Mountain (4.2 miles, difficult) ✨Multnomah & Wahkeena Falls Loop (5 miles, moderate) ✨Horsetail & Ponytail Falls (1 miles, easy-moderate) Have you don