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One look at Zion National Park and it’s easy to see why this breathtaking landscape draws visitors from around the globe. The park’s most distinctive features include towering sandstone cliffs, deep gorges and narrow slot canyons. These stunning formations are the result of geologic uplift, erosion and shaping by the North Fork of the Virgin River and its tributaries. Water …
Each year, the National Park Service designates a number of free entry days to Zion National Park and all other national parks and monuments in the United States. These free entry days are scattered throughout the year, coinciding with some national holidays and other significant commemoration days. In 2023 there will be five fee-free days. The first of these free …
There are great reasons to visit Zion National Park any time of year, but Zion in winter can be magical. You’ll find fewer crowds, quieter trails, cooler temperatures—and if you’re lucky enough to visit after a rare snowfall, you’ll be dazzled by the beautiful contrast of fluffy white snow blanketing the red rock cliffs and canyons. Here are five reasons …
A new year means it’s time to plan your next getaway! We’re sharing 23 fun family experiences for your 2023 Zion vacation! 1. Visit Three National Parks in One Trip When you make Zion Ponderosa your base camp for your 2023 Zion vacation, you’re ideally situated to visit Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon North Rim. Enjoy …
A lot goes into planning a Zion National Park vacation. We’ve rounded up and answered 10 of the most commonly asked questions from our guests about visiting Zion and staying at Zion Ponderosa. 1. Is there any way to get to Zion without a car? Yes! Our on-property guide company East Zion Adventures runs a shuttle into the main canyon …
It’s no secret that Zion National Park can get crowded pretty quickly, especially during peak season, school breaks and holiday weekends. But there are a few things our Zion Ponderosa guests can do to beat the crowds! 1. Wake up early or arrive late. There are plenty of hikes and viewpoints that are accessible 24/7 in Zion National Park. Arriving …
