Yosemite National Park's famed "firefall" phenomenon will be easier to access next month with the National Park Service (NPS) eliminating the need for advanced reservations. Tucked inside of the ...

Officials at Yosemite National Park said they are preparing for an influx of visitors to witness the annual "firefall" phenomenon at Horsetail Fall, as no reservations will be required this year. In a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Yosemite’s firefall — the winter convergence of sunbeams and falling water that has drawn growing crowds to the ...

Yosemite National Park won't require reservations in 2026 for visitors hoping to see one of its most famous natural spectacles. For the last three years, the popular California park has required ...

Yosemite National Park visitors hoping to see the park’s famous “Firefall” will not need a reservation this year, after park officials ended the special entry requirement that had been in place during ...

For a few minutes on a clear midwinter afternoon, Horsetail Fall can look like liquid ember on El Capitan. The effect depends on three things lining up at once: enough flowing water, a mostly clear ...

Small crowds, big fun—here’s why a Yosemite winter visit should be on your travel list, and what to know before you go. Open year-round, Yosemite National Park offers winter sports like cross-country ...

Yosemite National Park won’t require reservations in 2026 for visitors hoping to see one of its most famous natural spectacles. For the last three years, the popular California park has required ...