"Firefall" occurs when the sun is setting as beams of sunlight shine down on Horsetail Fall at a particular angle. As it does, the water shines bright and looks like a river of molten lava from a ...

Every winter Yosemite National Park becomes the stage for one of nature’s most riveting optical illusions: a magnificent waterfall that for a brief moment appears to be made of pure golden fire.

The natural phenomenon appears for only minutes at sunset, drawing photographers and visitors from across the country ...

In late February, the 'Firefall' can be seen flowing over the edge of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. This natural phenomenon draws in visitors from all over who hope to witness the magic. In ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Open year-round, Yosemite National Park offers winter sports like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowy hikes. Put safety ...

In late January, the news cycle starts getting everyone excited about the potential of watching the lava-like waterfall flowing off the eastern cliff of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. A spectacle that ...

Yosemite Superintendent Ray McPadden discusses Firefall traffic jams and how the national park plans to handle summer ...

Warm weather may lure the majority of Yosemite National Park travelers, but there’s a reward for those who visit this outdoor adventure destination in the winter: thinner crowds. "Winter here is ...