Natural History Wanderings

SF Gate reported

Each year in mid-February, Horsetail Falls transforms into a unique spectacle when the waterfall is backlit by the sunset. In the winter light, the waterfall glows bright orange as through it was on fire, and the event is therefore nicknamed named Firefall.

The natural phenomenon has exploded in popularity in recent years, to the point where an influx of Firefall enthusiasts have trampled sensitive areas in a mad rush to glimpse the ephemeral beauty. In response, the National Park Service implemented a reservation system to limit the number of visitors during the event, but beginning this winter, resorts have started offering shuttle services that bypass crowd control measures.

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