Every year from mid-to-late February, the setting sun hits Yosemite's Horsetail Fall along the eastern edge of the soaring El Capitan at just the right angle, creating the illusion that the 1,575 ...

California's Yosemite National Park is full of natural wonders. But at a certain time each year, photographers and visitors from all over gather hoping to see something extra special.

You can visit Horsetail Fall this weekend, Feb. 22 and 23, to get a last look at Firefall. This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the ...

When sunlight hits a tiny waterfall on the eastern side of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, it glows a gorgeous orange or red. For two weeks of the year, Horsetail Fall becomes firefall. The ...

The firefall occurs when the setting sun shines on Horsetail Fall at just the right angle, giving the appearance the waterfall is made of fire. The peak dates to see the event are around Feb. 2 ...

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 ...

No Yosemite reservation? Enjoy ‘fiery' Horsetail Fall via the Firefall Express The Yosemite Firefall Express is a ticketed way to enjoy the glow show; park admission is still required.

And so it's definitely very high speed painting." On a clear day recently, Russel and McGrew trekked out in the woods near El Capitan, finding a quiet knoll with the perfect view of Horsetail Fall.

Firefall happens in the winter, when Horsetail Fall is flowing and the sunset hits the waterfall just right. The phenomenon doesn't last long each year. Just for a few weeks, typically in February.

And so it's definitely very high speed painting." On a clear day recently, Russel and McGrew trekked out in the woods near El Capitan, finding a quiet knoll with the perfect view of Horsetail Fall.