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Yosemite ends reservations for rare firefall — what to know about seeing the 'waterfall of fire' in 2026

The National Park Service has lifted its February permit requirement, making it easier to witness the fiery waterfall glow.

Yosemite ends Firefall reservations as 2026 viewing window nears

Yosemite ends its Firefall reservation rule, opening access for Feb. 10–26 as officials shift to on‑the‑ground crowd ...

Yosemite's famous 'firefall' won't require reservations in 2026. What to know

Yosemite National Park won't require reservations in 2026 for visitors hoping to see one of its most famous natural ...

National Park ends its reservation requirement to see Yosemite 'Firefall'

For the past few years, Yosemite National Park's "Firefall ," one of the park's most sought-after natural spectacles, has ...
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This National Park Has a Waterfall That Turns Fiery Orange Every Year—How to See It

February gets bustling in Yosemite National Park thanks to a phenomenon nicknamed the “Firefall.” It’s when sunset turns 2,130-foot-tall Horsetail Fall into a magma-like stream of orange spray.

Yosemite National Park scraps Firefall reservations despite history of overcrowding

“No reservations are required this year,” said a Yosemite National Park statement emailed to SFGATE. The park is encouraging ...