Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog

Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park

December 2, 2013
It’s time to strengthen your whole body wellness and Zion Ponderosa is the place to do that in 2014.  We have just launched a new program that is slated for two specific weeks where you, your friends, associates, and family can experience the physical activity and relaxation that can truly bring rejuvenation. Join us this coming May 4-10 or September

NEW Wellness – Fitness Retreats

November 28, 2013
Here at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, we have many things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. With Zion National Park as our neighbor, and Bryce Canyon National Park a short drive away, the beautiful scenery that surrounds us is at the top of that list. We’re grateful for the wildlife that call this area home. Bighorn sheep, deer, and wild turkeys

Thanks All Around

November 25, 2013
For some people rain is not desirable, but if you are in Zion National Park when it rains, consider yourself blessed. The formations of Zion National Park are part of a huge plateau that has been eroded and carved by the constant flow of water. The tops of most formations are very flat and as rain water gathers on the

Rain in Zion – Consider yourself lucky!

November 21, 2013
Juniper Spa at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort offers a wide range of relaxation options for their visitors including Shiatsu, Swedish and Deep Tissue massages, Reflexology, Body Scrubs, and a  Poolside Polish. They will even come to your cabin or vacation home rental. Two visitors share their experience here. “There are two massage artists at Zion’s Ponderosa, both of whom welcomed

Massage at Juniper Spa

November 18, 2013
While mountain biking is not allowed on the dirt single track trails within Zion National Park, there are numerous world-class mountain biking trails outside of Zion National Park.   Zion Ponderosa has several single track-trails that dissect our 4,000 acres, and dirt roads lead to such places as Jolley Gulch. Outside the park boundaries there are many single-track mountain biking

Zion Park Mountain Biking

November 15, 2013
Blue Belly Grill Restaurant – On Site Dining for Breakfast and Dinner   Nothing adds to a vacation like good food, and as a recent visitor to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, I can tell you, their food was good. After our first day of  hiking and playing in the great outdoors, my family was ravenous, so we hit the Blue Belly

The Blue Belly Grill

November 8, 2013
Conner Weller, a 15 year-old scout from Oregon, has a received a national scouting award for his efforts in helping to put out an emerging forest fire near Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort this past summer. While camping in the area with his troop Conner noticed the fire that had engulfed a tree and some area around it. He immediately went

Scouts Put Out Fire Near Zion National Park

November 8, 2013
Fall Getaway by Susan Strayer   My husband’s brithday is in October and this year we decided to celebrate with a two night stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. We’d been there earlier in the summer, but I was excited to see Zion National Park with fall colors. James was excited to ride the trails on the Ranch’s UTV. When

Fall Getaway at Zion National Park