Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park
July 26, 2017
The U.S. National Park Service recently announced that the price for a Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80, effective August 28, 2017. The eightfold price increase will be used to pay for major public lands projects and enhanced services. For those who act fast, the lifetime Senior Pass will still be available for $10 (+ $10 processing fee)
National Park Senior Pass Price Increase
July 20, 2017
Zion National Park is home to more than just stunning rock monoliths and narrow sandstone slot canyons. The park is an ecological hub, supporting a rich biodiversity of plant and animal life. In particular, Zion is a popular place for birds. Over 291 species of birds call Zion home. Whether you’re looking for bald eagles during the winter, or want
Birds of Prey at Zion National Park
July 7, 2017
Hiking in Zion National Park is the best way to experience the terrain and stunning views Utah’s first national park has to offer. The top hikes in zion national park are: Observation Point, Cable Mountain, The Narrows, Angels Landing and Emerald Pools. Observation Point is an 8-mile hike that takes 3-4 hours on average to hike. Most say this hike
Top Hikes in Zion National Park
June 30, 2017
Summer vacation is in full swing and both the crowds and the temperatures are rising in Zion National Park. With more than 1.5 million visits in May alone, be prepared to exercise patience over the summer holiday weekends. Although it may be busy, there are many adventurous things to do in Zion National Park in July. Here are 8 tips
8 Tips for Visiting Zion July 4th Weekend
June 29, 2017
Angels Landing is an iconic feature of Zion National Park, responsible – in part – for the 4.3 million people who visited the park last year. Hiking Angels Landing is a must for any park visitor looking for their next adrenaline rush. With sheer drop-offs up to 1,000 feet on a narrow trail, climbing to the peak of Angels Landing
Fast Facts About Angels Landing
June 21, 2017
Bryce Canyon is in the throes of the Annual Astronomy Festival. Did you know that if you’re staying at Zion Ponderosa you’re just over an hour away from Bryce? Make a point of stopping by the 17th Annual Astronomy Festival, running through June 24, 2017. Visitors will enjoy learning from Bryce Canyon’s Astronomy Rangers, as well as local astronomy societies who make
Celebrating the Night Sky in Bryce and Zion
June 15, 2017
Planning your next camping trip to Zion? Experience the East Zion plateau at Zion Crest Campground. Zion Ponderosa’s new campground sits above Zion National Park, nestled in the cool shade of ponderosa pine trees on the rim of Jolley Gulch. Sitting at 6,500 feet elevation, Zion Crest campground offers cooler temperatures than the scorching summer heat you’ll find down at
Zion Crest Campground – Camping Above Zion National Park
June 5, 2017
Southern Utah is a world-renowned destination – and for good reason. It contains some of the world’s most breathtaking, incredible, one-of-a-kind scenery. Just as New Zealand is unique in its seamless transition between sweeping mountains and thick rain forest, southern Utah does the same, from rolling desert to sheer sandstone cliffs and the world’s most impressive collection of arches. There’s
