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The phenomenon has grown so popular of late that Yosemite officials say a growing number of visitors have destroyed natural vegetation and disturbed habitats while battling for parking and viewing spaces.

Nearly 2,500 people visited the Horsetail Fall viewing areas on Feb. 19, 2022, for example, according to estimates from park officials.

Park officials are directing visitors to leave their cars in the Yosemite Falls parking lot just west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and walk about 1 1/2 half miles to the viewing area near the El Capitan picnic area.

“To deliver a simpler viewing experience for customers, we have decided to phase out Freevee branding,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement.

And to be sure, a significant portion of the viewing public scarfs these characters and their nasty business like candy corn.