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National Geographic

Have you ever seen a waterfall cosplaying as a firefall? For a brief window each winter, the angle of the setting sun, melting snow, and cascades from melting snow on El Capitan create the illusion of a stream of golden fire—a phenomenon that's attracted visitors to Yosemite National Park for decades. #AmericasNationalParks is now streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.

On the profile · Mar 6, 2026