Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park
June 18, 2020
History is filled with stories of dreamers who envision creating something significant, but it’s rare for most of these visions to ever be realized. Zion Ponderosa was once just a dream…fast forward to 2020 and here we are, as Zion Ponderosa celebrates 25 years serving valued guests from around the world. Our Humble Beginnings For years Ray Lewis dreamed of
Zion Ponderosa Celebrates 25th Anniversary
May 11, 2020
On May 13th, Zion National Park will begin the first phase of opening up portions of the park to visitors. The gorgeous views, fresh air, and spring vibes are extra strong, and we know your enthusiasm to return is, too. That’s why we wanted to take a minute to remind you of Leave No Trace Best Practices, and how you can
Zion National Park Reopening – Leave No Trace Best Practices
March 25, 2020
How To Responsibly Enjoy A Healthy Outdoor Experience At Zion Ponderosa, we take coronavirus/COVID-19 very seriously and encourage you to refer to federal, state, and local government agencies in addition to using common sense and good judgment. For updates on Zion area national and state parks and more, please see VisitSouthernUtah.com/Coronavirus. When you feel like you are ready to travel
Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors
March 19, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the National Park Service announced a decision to temporarily suspend national park entrance fees until further notice. The decision comes after careful consideration by Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. “Our vast public lands that are overseen by the Department offer special outdoor experiences to recreate, embrace nature and implement some social distancing,” he said. Suspending
NPS Temporarily Suspends National Park Entrance Fees
March 16, 2020
Around here, the air is fresh, the sky is blue, the lifestyle is healthy, and the excitement never ends. For the past 25 years, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort has been hosting exhilarating outdoor vacation getaways in the wide-open spaces, beneath clear, beautiful skies. There’s never been a better time to take a road trip to the great outdoors. It’s amazing
Save Your Vacation – Take a Road Trip to the Great Outdoors
March 13, 2020
Take Smart Precautions The health and well being of our valued guests and staff is our top priority. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and taking necessary precautions and preventive measures as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). At check-in, your welcome packet will include a sanitizing kit with alcohol wipes
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Playing it Safe on Your Vacation
January 29, 2020
Up at 6,500 feet, Zion Ponderosa is often blanketed in beautiful snowfall at some point each winter, anywhere from a light dusting to a full snowfall. Although we can’t guarantee a white winter, Zion Ponderosa typically gets enough snow for winter sports like cross county skiing and snowshoe adventures. If you can hike, you can snowshoe. Snowshoeing is an easy-to-learn
Snowshoe Adventures in Zion
January 18, 2020
The first of five free entry days to U.S. National Parks in 2020 is right around the corner. Each year, the National Park Service designates a number of free entry days that allow visitors to enter Zion and other national parks without paying a fee to get in. In 2020 there will be five days when you can visit Zion
