Adventurers hoping to see Yosemite National Park's annual "firefall" will need reservations.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Yosemite has instituted a new reservation system this year to end congestion and pedestrian safety problems when spectators flock to Horsetail Fall on the east side of El Capitan to see the fiery orange glow at sunset. The release says popularity has contributed to traffic issues, including "jams with over 1,000 vehicles at one time."