Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog

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

February 11, 2010
      Zion National Park has been eroded and shaped by the constant effects of water moving over the soft sandstone formations.   Melting snow or rain storms are most prominent in the spring-time and this leads to opportunities to view some magnificent waterfalls within the park.   Zion National Park is actually a large plateau where deep canyons

Waterfalls in Zion National Park

November 10, 2009
Thinking of visiting Zion National Park.   Let me outline some very compelling reasons why you’re thoughts are leading you in the right direction. 1- Center of Scenic Wonders:   Zion National Park is located in an area that offers the greatest concentration of natural scenic wonders in the United States (perhaps the world).  Try to identify an area that

Places to Visit and See in Zion’s National Park

October 16, 2009
Canyoneering: Most people have never heard the term canyoneering.    In fact the dictionary doesn’t even recognize the name.   So what does it mean?   Essentially canyoneering is the art or experience of exploring and traveling through canyons.   The similar term of canyoning is used outside the United States to describe this experience. Canyoneering participants are most often

Canyoneering at Zion National Park

October 5, 2009
— — — — Choosing Zion National Park Lodging: This post is an explanation of why selecting Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort as your Zion National Park lodging experience is the right decision. First, let’s review the lodging options at Zion Ponderosa. 1- Camping / RV Park. We have many guests who would rather bring their RV or tent and stay

Zion National Park Lodging

September 16, 2009
Drive through the upper east-side of Zion National Park and it is not uncommon to come across one or two bighorn sheep.   In some cases you may get lucky and find a larger group of them foraging along the cliff-faces or within the confines of a lush alcove where the dining is best. Bighorn sheep were re-introduced to Zion National

Bighorn Sheep – Zion National Park

August 11, 2009
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort will host a  Zion National Park Centennial Celebration party on August 15, 2009.   The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs till 10:30 that night.   Activities include a dining experience from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. that includes a Hawaiian theme and a roasted pig. ————— A rodeo begins at 8:00 p.m. followed by a barn dance

Centennial Celebration! 100 Years – Zion National Park

July 27, 2009
Last week, through various activities hosted by Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, we and our guests were able to raise $1,282.00 for the fight against Leukemia.   Our resort sponsored a number of activities including a 5K walk/run to raise monies for Leukemia treatment, prevention and research.

Leukemia Fundraiser

July 17, 2009
Our new Blue Belly Grill is open this summer (May 15 – October 15).   This fine dining experience is open, for dinner, to our guests and the general public from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.  – Tuesday through Saturday.

Blue Belly Grill – Open and Receiving Rave Reviews