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.

"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 ...

Time is running out to see one of Yosemite National Park’s most famous — and most fleeting — natural spectacles. For a few ...

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

For about two weeks in February, hikers in the park can see what looks like bright red and orange flames plunging over the ...

Small crowds, big fun—here’s why a Yosemite winter visit should be on your travel list, and what to know before you go.

For a few weeks in February, a spectacular sight draws crowds of visitors to Yosemite National Park. Each day, just before sunset, Horsetail Fall on the eastern edge of El Capitan gets a back-lit glow ...