Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog

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

June 1, 2012
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort truly is a place for relaxation. Even though we have many recreation activities, there is still something about East Zion that is so peaceful. We are very secluded and quiet up here compared to West Zion where there is more tourist traffic. If you want even more seclusion while in Zion, we recommend staying in one

“Sit back and Relax” in East Zion

May 4, 2012
I experienced the Orderville Jeep Tour yesterday and it was a really fun and bumpy ride. The Unimog (German-made World War 2 vehicle) handled that rough trail like a beast though. Once we got down to the bottom, we went on a hike down to a seasonally running waterfall. That was a big drop off and I felt a little

Orderville Jeep Tour

April 30, 2012
Riders sponsored by Zion Ponderosa recently competed in the 3rd Annual Mt. Ogden 50/100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race. The 50K bike course includes 2 (25K) loops, and there is an expanded 50K loop for the 100k, so each race is just two loops. Top endurance mountain bike racers from across the U.S competed in this event. Congratulations to Todd and

Mountain Bike Racing

November 28, 2011
Simply by saving our cardboard in a large enclosed trailer this year, we earned money this fall when those materials were sold to a recycling company.  Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort recently donated the proceeds from our expanded recycling program, to a non-profit organization called God’s Marvelous Light.   This organization, based in California, assists children in need from around the

Recycling Proceeds Goes To Children

October 6, 2011
Being on top of a plateau isn’t easy – especially when summer ends and autumn can’t decide how long it will be.  Utah weather is so unpredictable, and in southern Utah and on top of a mountain doesn’t help much.  One weekend the sun was shining, kids were splashing in the pool, and were zipping around the resort; the next

The Weather is Changing on us

September 30, 2011
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Exclusive Utah Video: Zion Ridge

September 29, 2011
In the summer of 2011 we hosted several family reunions in Zion. However, we love to host all kinds of groups. Business or religious groups can escape from their busy lives and land here for a retreat; our conference room, catering, and private bonfires make for excellent conventions. Couples of all ages can make an unforgettable retreat here and get

Family Reunions are Strong at Zion Ponderosa

August 16, 2011
Cardboard and cooking oil are two products that we go through in a big-way here at Zion Ponderosa.    It took some research to identify just how much we were using, but once we got a handle on it, we also devised a plan for disposing of it more effectively.   Read more about our efforts here. At Zion Ponderosa

Green Effort is Stronger at Zion Ponderosa