Beautiful, serene...yes there was a fire recently ...

Beautiful, serene...yes there was a fire recently amd the waterfalls were dry (only 3 were not - but major one was) but thats part of nature...its 1hour drive from entering park to parking but there are places to stay inside...just book ahead as it can get really busy...we went on veterens day and it was free so that was a definite plus (wouldve cost almost $40 for a small car)...gift shop was nice and people at help desk were accomidating