Horsetail Fall In February

For just a few days each year, this Yosemite landmark is illuminated by the sun for a special display

Text And Photography By Phil Hawkins

Updated July 1, 2016

There’s a waterfall in Yosemite National Park that, every February, becomes the object of attention for photographers worldwide.

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Originally Published December 7, 2010

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