YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - After announcing the ending of Yosemite National Park's reservation season in October, park officials have announced Wednesday the return of reservations for 2025 ahead of a unique event. This time, the reason behind the reservations is the expected number of visitors that will go to the park during the Horsetail Fall event. During the last three weekends of February 2025, officials say the park will require day-use entrance reservations. Horsetail Fall is a waterfall that can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, making it appear like it's on fire. Officials say this unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the right angle in mid-to-late February. According to officials, this event attracts many visitors to a small area, causing traffic congestion, parking issues, safety concerns and impacts on natural and cultural resources. Because of this, day-use reservations will be required on the weekends of Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, Feb. 15 to Feb. 17 and Feb. 22 to Feb. 23 of 2025, even for those not visiting Horsetail Falls. Park rangers say visitors who arrive Mondays through Fridays, except Feb. 17, won't need a reservation. The $35 per car entrance fee is valid for entry for seven days, regardless of day of arrival. Officials say beginning at 8 a.m., on Nov. 18, 50% of day-use reservations will be available for all three weekends at the recreation.gov's website, and beginning at 8 a.m. two days before a day-use reservation date, the remaining 50% of day-use reservations will be available. Park rangers add those who have a lodging reservation for Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Foresta or Yosemite West won't need an additional entrance reservation. Campground reservations will be required for Camp 4, Hodgon Meadow and Wawona Campgrounds from Feb. 8 through Feb. 23, 2025. Campground reservations will be released on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at recreation.gov. Those with campground reservations won't need an additional entrance reservation. To learn more about the upcoming reservations, visit the National Park Service's website.