It's where the magical waterfalls, deep gorge, and dramatic scenery meet, but it's way cheaper than Yosemite National Park!

Napa is just over an hour from San Francisco, and although not strictly on the way to Yosemite, it makes an excellent detour ...

It offers easy access to Yosemite National Park's iconic sights and the unique ... Beach or meandering along the boardwalks ...

In winter, this is a popular area for cross-country skiing, with those gorgeous views a reward for your toil. 5. Yosemite Creek Campground Isolated campsite in Yosemite. iStock ...

It's also only open sunrise to sunset." Despite these limitations, Ian described Hetch Hetchy as "definitely a hidden gem," calling it a "mini Yosemite Valley" without the throngs of tourists.

Each February, 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 ...

Good snow is needed through the winter so that once the late February sunshine has some strength, it will start to melt the snow. With enough snowmelt, water runs over the edge of the fall.

Watch: Waterfall glows like lava on Yosemite's El Capitan as firefall returns 00:55 Yosemite waterfall appears to be 'on fire' due to sunlight effect Simon King Lead Weather Presenter 24 February 2025 ...

Horsetail Fall, where Firefall occurs each year, is only active during the winter months when there is runoff from melting snow, according to the Yosemite Conservancy.

Yosemite was placed under an updated winter storm warning by the National Weather Service on Friday at 11:48 a.m. The warning is in effect until 10 p.m.

How to plan a trip to Yosemite to see the firefall Due to the increasing popularity of the event, reservations will be required for anyone driving into Yosemite on the weekends of February 8–9, 15–17 ...