Firefall 2021 - Your Guide to a Yosemite Natural Wonder
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The original Yosemite Firefall was actually manmade and located at Glacier Point nearly a century before the current Firefall was discovered.
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Every February a natural light show appears at Horsetail Fall inside Yosemite Valley for a week or two – if the weather conditions line up just right.
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Yosemite Firefall is so popular – strict guidelines are put into place to protect visitors & the ecosystem, including parking & hiking restrictions.
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Make sure to check out the NPS website before your trip for up-to-date information. Currently (2/21) park reservations are required to enter the park.
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The main 2021 viewing area is located by the El Capitan Picnic Area & requires a 1.5 mile walk from the designated parking by Yosemite Valley Lodge.
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You’ll want to give yourself time to enter the park early to find parking and to claim your viewing spot for the evening light show.
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Bring extra water, snacks, layers to help stay warm, a comfy chair & binoculars. Consider bringing a zoom lens of at least 200 mm for photographs.
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One thing that makes Firefall so special is there is no garuntee it will happen. Precipitation, temperature & sunlight have to line up just right.
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Along with the main viewing area, Yosemite offers many wonderful viewpoints...just check the NPS website ahead of time for possible closures.
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If you do go on one of the park hikes, plan properly for the possibility of winter snow and ice before you head out.
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Firefall is an incredible experience, but please plan ahead and respect the current guidelines so this can be a safe and memorable experience for all.
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If you can, plan to visit for multiple nights to help increase your chances of seeing a Firefall for yourself.
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Thanks for joining me for Firefall 2021. For more great Yosemite spots, see my other Yosemite Jumpropes or my full blog post at FlyingDawnMarie.com
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