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How To See Yosemite National Park's Remarkable Firefalls
It happens when sunlight and water cooperate in just the right way at Yosemite National Park to create the memorable effect.
CALIFORNIA — One of social media's most fiery darlings is set to make another sensation in coming weeks.
It's a spectacular, orange-tinged nature show called "Firefall."
It happens when sunlight and water cooperate in just the right way at Yosemite National Park to create the memorable effect.
For the 2023 season, the first one is coming up this February. (A possible second one occurs in fall.)
The lava-lookalike spectacle happens at Horsetail Fall, which flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, according to the National Park Service.
It's a small waterfall, and it normally flows only during winter. But given the amount of precipitation California has received this winter from a series of waterlogged storms rolling off the Pacific Ocean, chances should be good for a great show.
Reservations required this year
Last year, no reservations were required. But you'll need them this time out for certain dates to enter the park. They are:
• February 10-12
• February 17-19
• February 24-26
Click here for more information on reservations.
Yosemite also has some advice for folks who want to take in the view.
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