The rare mesmerizing scene can be glimpsed at sunset around mid to late February at Yosemite Valley in California.

Between February 10 and 26, for a few minutes at sunset, Horsetail Fall glows like molten lava or cascading fire spilling down El Capitan. It is called the Yosemite "Firefall".

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.

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

At this time of year, if conditions are just right, Horsetail Fall on the eastern ridge of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park appears to glow a fiery orange. We’re currently in the brief window when ...

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

Yosemite National Park staff say stormy conditions could make it difficult, even impossible, to view the annual firefall at Horsetail Falls.

Sunset phenomenon at national park’s Horsetail waterfall still drew large crowds even with freezing temperatures ...

Thousands of visitors are flocking to Yosemite National Park to witness the phenomenon known as Firefall, a natural light ...

You've probably seen the striking image on your Instagram feed: a towering wall of stone cut down the center by what appears to be a glowing stream of lava flowing down the rock face. The sight at ...

The spectacle of the setting sun that transforms a waterfall in Yosemite National Park into a glowing "firefall" returned this week -- but those looking to make the trek are being warned about current ...

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.