The original Yosemite firefall stemmed from Mountain House hotel owner James McCauley’s efforts to entertain his guests, according to the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau. From 1873 to ...
Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall glows fiery orange at sunset, creating the Firefall illusion. This rare spectacle lasts minutes and requires ideal conditions: snowmelt, clear skies, and precise sun ...
The name “Firefall” has historical roots. In 1872, the owners of the Mountain House Hotel created a dramatic display by pushing burning embers off Glacier Point, resembling a glowing waterfall ...