Yosemite's 'Firefall' Is Even Larger Thanks To Raging Rain

Every year in February, Yosemite National Park’s Horsetail Falls in California pours out a fiery blood-orange for two weeks in a natural wonder that has come to be known as the Firefall. And its glittering effects are even more brilliant this year, thanks to the increased rain and snow in the state. “The waterfall is bigger than it has been in a long time due to all the rain and snow we have received,” National Park Service spokesman Scott Gediman told CNN.  In fact, Northern California saw this month 228 percent more than its normal rainfall for this time of the year, according to The Washington Post. There are some things you just need to experience in person. Horsetail Fall, Fire Fall, Yosemite National Park, California #yosemite #nationalpark #California #firefall #horsetailfalls #fypyes #explorecalifornia #socksmith. #hikeandshoot #ridgemontoutfitters. #garmin #adventureanywhere #getoutstayout #getoutandshoot #canon #canon_official #canon_photos #grandtrunk #grandtrunking #grandtrunkgoods #kuhl #kuhlkids #heatfactory #hekaenergy #livelifeonthestrand #tetonsports #outspired #waterfall #explore A post shared by Axle Preston Price Ethington (@axleethington) on Feb 13, 2017 at 10:05am PST Yosemite’s Firefall can only occur only when weather conditions are perfect: The skies have to be clear, there has to be enough rain for the falls to pour over the edge and rays from the setting sun have to hit the water at just the right angle.&nbs...
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