Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park
August 3, 2022
When you stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, you are centrally located between two of the most beautiful national parks in Utah—Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. And when you unpack once and stay awhile, you can explore even more of the stunning East Zion landscape. Check out these five side trips to escape the Zion crowds, perfect
5 Side Trips to Escape the Zion Crowds
July 31, 2022
The Sand Caves are a roadside attraction off Highway 89 accessible via a short hike. If you like unique stops like Belly of the Dragon, you’ll also want to make the Sand Caves part of your East Zion adventures while visiting Zion Ponderosa. Once tunnels to harvest sand for glass production in the 1970s, the Sand Caves are a fun,
Moqui Cave Museum and the Sand Caves
July 19, 2022
Zion National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. Every year, millions of people visit Zion National Park to experience its stunning red rock scenery and world-class hiking trails making it one of the best vacation spots in Utah. If you’re planning on staying in Zion, you may be wondering where to stay near
Zion National Park Hotel vs Vacation Rental: Which is Better?
July 6, 2022
Angels Landing is one of the most popular destinations in Zion National Park. The hike is thrilling, strenuous and, in recent years, has become more and more crowded. An Angels Landing permit lottery was implemented in 2022 to help make the hike to Angels Landing safer by minimizing the crowds. If you’re visiting Zion National Park this fall, July 20
No Angels Landing Permit? No Problem!
June 29, 2022
Hiking Belly of the Dragon is a fun, family-friendly adventure through a short, man-made tunnel resembling—well, you can probably guess from the name! Located between Orderville and Kanab, it was carved to serve as a drainage below Highway 89. Years of rainfall have carved the tunnel’s sandstone walls into stunning ripples for the whole family to explore. Just one mile
Hiking Belly of the Dragon — Roadside Attraction Near Zion National Park
May 31, 2022
When you stay at Zion Ponderosa, you’ll never be bored. After all, we offer more recreation and adventures on property than any other resort around Zion National Park. And now we have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new East Zion Adventures for you! • Abandoned Mine Tour • UTV Follow Behind Tour • Powell’s Way Canyoneering •
East Zion Adventures Newest Tours at Zion Ponderosa
May 5, 2022
There’s so much to do in and around Zion National Park that you could easily spend a week or two (or more!). So how do you make the most of your time here with just a few days to spare? We have a fun two-night/three-day itinerary to get you started on your adventure getaway! Day 1—Arrive Is one day enough
Visit Zion: Two-Night/Three-Day Itinerary
February 8, 2022
Zion is a place of quiet grandeur where the towering canyon walls and massive sandstone cliffs have a way of speaking for themselves, all while speaking to your soul. There’s no time that this is more apparent than in late winter, when the occasional snowfall takes us by surprise even in February and early March. Many of us are ready
