Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog

Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park

December 30, 2013
A while back we posted some photos about Observation Point in Zion National Park.  The easiest way to get to Observation Point is from Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, and this road access is open to the public anytime of year. Here’s a short video clip from that same hike that we did recently to Observation Point. Remember that there can

Observation Point – Zion National Park

December 24, 2013
This past year was the first time I had heard of Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, and now it’s one of our family’s favorite places. As 2013 comes to an end, it’s great to look back on all the fun from this last year. Ragnar Trail Relay – April The Ragnar Relay hosted by Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort this last April was an event never

Happy Holidays from Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

December 13, 2013
As an early Christmas present, my husband bought our very own Utility Vehicle, a Polaris RZR 4 1000, thanks to our recent stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort.  Now, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort didn’t buy us a UTV (although we would’ve appreciated it) but it was there that James first fell in love. On a vacation in August we rented a UTV

Trails, Trails, Trails

December 10, 2013
— Ragnar is bringing another trail relay to Zion Ponderosa on April 25-26, 2014.   Last year’s event attracted a great crowd and the weather was perfect for the experience.  Watch this Ragnar Trail Relay video from last year’s event. View some of the great images from last fall’s event below, and visit this link to register for your next

Ragnar Trail Relay – Coming April 2014

December 2, 2013
It’s time to strengthen your whole body wellness and Zion Ponderosa is the place to do that in 2014.  We have just launched a new program that is slated for two specific weeks where you, your friends, associates, and family can experience the physical activity and relaxation that can truly bring rejuvenation. Join us this coming May 4-10 or September

NEW Wellness – Fitness Retreats

November 21, 2013
Juniper Spa at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort offers a wide range of relaxation options for their visitors including Shiatsu, Swedish and Deep Tissue massages, Reflexology, Body Scrubs, and a  Poolside Polish. They will even come to your cabin or vacation home rental. Two visitors share their experience here. “There are two massage artists at Zion’s Ponderosa, both of whom welcomed

Massage at Juniper Spa

November 18, 2013
While mountain biking is not allowed on the dirt single track trails within Zion National Park, there are numerous world-class mountain biking trails outside of Zion National Park.   Zion Ponderosa has several single track-trails that dissect our 4,000 acres, and dirt roads lead to such places as Jolley Gulch. Outside the park boundaries there are many single-track mountain biking

Zion Park Mountain Biking

November 8, 2013
Fall Getaway by Susan Strayer   My husband’s brithday is in October and this year we decided to celebrate with a two night stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. We’d been there earlier in the summer, but I was excited to see Zion National Park with fall colors. James was excited to ride the trails on the Ranch’s UTV. When

Fall Getaway at Zion National Park