Surrounded by the natural beauty of Sierra National Forest and just two miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park ... an International Dark Sky Park that hosts full-moon hikes and weekly ...

Each February, Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall glows fiery orange at sunset, creating the Firefall illusion. This rare spectacle lasts minutes and requires ideal conditions: snowmelt, clear skies, and ...

The annual Horsetail Fall event at Yosemite National Park − also known as the "Firefall"- is back with people vying for the perfect spot in the central California park to see the iconic ...

Breathtaking 'Firefall' effect returns to Yosemite. What to know before you visit ... Updated: 10:26 PM PST Feb 17, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Lindsay Weber ...

The mountainside of Yosemite National Park appeared to catch fire as the annual viral firefall ignited in one of California's most popular tourist destinations. Photographers from around the world ...

The annual Firefall from Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley glows after the sun has disappeared below the horizon. Three conditions need to be just right for the glow.

The annual Firefall from Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley glows after the sun has disappeared below the horizon. Three conditions need to be just right for the glow.

The shuttle holds up to eight people, so it will be a more intimate experience than being on a full-sized bus. The Yosemite Firefall Express costs $110 adults, $80 children aged 8-15.

Read more: 48 hours in Yosemite: How to see the park's many wonders on a weekend trip Naturalist John Muir called them lunar rainbows, or spraybows, revealed by a full moon’s light.

Moonbows haven’t realized the popularity of the park’s firefall each February, but visitors are gaining awareness. As we navigated the paved trail in darkness to Lower Yosemite Fall , we ...