Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park
August 31, 2016
When you make Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort your home base for your southern Utah vacation, it’s easy to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. Located just 75 minutes from Zion Ponderosa, Bryce Canyon is one of the great scenic wonders of the world. We’re sharing our top 10 favorite things to do at Bryce Canyon. 1. Walk the rim of the
Top 10 Things To Do at Bryce Canyon
August 14, 2016
If you’re staying at Zion Ponderosa, it’s a great opportunity to visit Zion National Park plus many other southern Utah area attractions. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is located in the midst of the highest concentration of scenic wonders in the U.S. and strategically positioned to make it easy for our guests to visit area attractions such as two of Utah’s five national parks
Zion Ponderosa Area Attractions
July 11, 2016
Visiting Zion National Park in the summer allows you to experience a world of endless beauty and unmatched adventures. With such majestic scenery and awe-inspiring views, connecting with nature is inevitable. There’s a reason why summer is the most popular time of year to visit Zion. From the gentle breeze filling the Zion summer air to the clear blue skies
Zion National Park in the Summer
June 29, 2016
Each year, 6th grade students from Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, MD visit Zion Ponderosa to study, hike and explore Zion’s local geology, nature, history, and Native American culture of the American Southwest. WES sees great value in giving students the advantages of travel as part of their educational experience. Science teacher Mehdi Elkassem says Zion is the perfect region to
“This Is the Place” — Students Visit Zion Ponderosa
February 9, 2016
Utah’s national parks—famously known as “The Mighty 5®”—draw millions of visitors from around the world every year. From spectacular Zion to breathtaking Bryce Canyon, awe-inspiring Arches, quiet Capitol Reef and captivating Canyonlands, The Mighty 5® never disappoint. Did you know that Zion National Park is the most popular of The Mighty 5®? If you’ve been to Zion you already know why.
The Best of The Mighty 5®
January 13, 2016
When Zion National Park was established—first as Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909 and then officially as Zion National Park in 1919—there was just one problem: people had to get there. It was remote, and the trip to Zion required traveling along old, rugged wagon roads. By 1917, automobiles were able to roughly reach Zion Canyon, but there had to be
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
May 27, 2014
Zion National Park is one of Utah’s state treasures. It features steep cliffs and beautiful canyons that work together to form an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. So how do you get to Zion National Park? Check out the information below to find the best and most scenic ways from wherever you are located. Zion National Park is a national park located
Where Is Zion National Park and Best Ways to Get There
May 5, 2014
Of all the animals that are possible to view in Zion National Park, perhaps the desert bighorn sheep is the most intriguing. Bighorn sheep were reintroduced to Zion National Park in the 1970’s and have adapted well to the environment on the upper eastern sections of the park. Bighorn sheep are commonly spotted on the rock formations and along the
