Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park
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. To manage overcrowding, an Angels Landing permit lottery was implemented through a pilot program, which spaces hikers out throughout the day to enhance safety. Everyone who visits Angels Landing needs to have
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
East Zion in Late Winter—the Quiet Side of Zion National Park
December 30, 2021
Hello, winter! It’s time for snowy hikes, cozy nights in front of the fireplace, and epic Zion adventures. Haven’t been to Zion National Park in winter? No worries! With planning and the right gear, you can experience your favorite place in new and beautiful ways. There’s truly snow place like Zion in winter. Zion Ponderosa is located on 4,000 acres
There’s Snow Place Like Zion in Winter
December 8, 2021
‘Tis the season for making memories. If the past year and a half taught us anything, it’s that time spent with loved ones is more precious than ever. So this year, skip the stuff and gift an adventure or getaway that will create lifelong memories! Get a jump start on your holiday gifting with these 12 experience gifts every Zion
12 Experience Gifts Zion National Park Visitors Will Love
November 20, 2021
At Zion Ponderosa, our goal is to help you have an entirely unique Zion vacation. That means finding the perfect adventure that appeals to your interests, group size, time constraints and comfort level. Multiple tour options for horseback riding, jeep tours, canyoneering and guided hiking provide plenty of options—and we’re always striving to create new East Zion adventures for our
