There’s a special reason to visit Yosemite in mid-to late February. That’s because the sunset can lead to a “firefall” effect on Horsetail Fall if conditions are right.

Firefall at Yosemite: Reservations are required in 2023. Pictured is the Yosemite Firefall at Horsetail Fall on February 24, 2021 in Yosemite, California. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Image) ...

It’s a winter migration that seems to get bigger every February: Thousands of photographers and nature-lovers flock to Yosemite National Park to see a natural phenomenon nicknamed “the … ...

Why Yosemite Firefall is so magical it sells out every year Reservations are required to see this natural illusion—and tickets go quickly.

Visiting Yosemite National Park firefall at Horsetail Fall on El Capitan in February 2025? Your guide to reservations, parking and photos.

The "firefall" on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is shown Feb. 23, 2019. The effect only happens when Horsetail Fall is flowing from winter rain and the setting February sun hits the rock at ...

When and how to see 'Firefall' at Yosemite in 2023 This year, the dazzling Firefall event at Yosemite National Park will run through the end of February.

Want to see Yosemite’s famous ‘firefall’ this winter? You’ll need a reservation The “firefall” on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is shown Feb. 23, 2019.

Visiting Yosemite National Park firefall at Horsetail Fall on El Capitan in February 2025? Your guide to reservations, parking and photos.

The firefall is usually best seen in mid-February, because that’s when the small Horsetail Fall is flowing with runoff from winter storms in Yosemite National Park.

Visiting Yosemite National Park firefall at Horsetail Fall on El Capitan in February 2025? Your guide to reservations, parking and photos.