47 Once-Popular Touristic Destinations That Have Been Lost to Time

Once upon a time, at Yosemite National Park, the top of Glacier Point would have burning hot embers spilled down into the valley. The result was a beautiful sight of what appeared to be a glowing waterfall that could be seen even from a distance.

This tradition started in 1872 and continued for almost a century before it was finally decided it was not a part of the mission that Yosemite stood for. Its dedication to preserving nature meant such a manmade event had no place there, and so it was stopped in 1968. However, the place from which it was poured, Camp Curry, still stands, so you can still visit!