The original man-made Yosemite Firefall was an event where bonfire embers were pushed off the cliff at Glacier Point. This Mariposa Gold episode looks at an important artifact from that nightly ceremony that you can still see today at the Mariposa Museum & History Center. 📰 | https://bit.ly/45AsXIg (Museum info) #YosemiteNation - Visit Gold Country - Visit California - California High Sierra - Mariposa Museum & History Center Inc | Yosemite Nation

Hundreds of people gather in Yosemite Valley each year for Horsetail Fall's natural "firefall" phenomenon. When conditions are right, the waterfall becomes a bright, fiery orange flow for a few minutes as the sun sets. There are many things to be aware of before planning a trip to see this amazing natural event. Our guide can help you have the best experience. | Yosemite Nation