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For Zion Ponderosa head wrangler Priscilla, her job is her life—and she means that in a good way. Priscilla spent her first birthday riding a horse in Wyoming, where she grew up, and has been on horseback ever since. “Even when I’m off work, I’m out riding horses,” she says. Spending her childhood on ranches in Wyoming, Missouri and Montana, …
The arrival of spring in Zion National Park is one of the most anticipated seasons each year, signaling the beginning of wildflowers, waterfalls, warmer weather, and newborn wildlife. So whether you want to hike, camp, go wildlife watching, horseback riding or off-roading, here are some of the best ways to enjoy spring in Zion. Enjoy the Weather April showers may …
Last spring we received word of a golden eagle in a roadside field near Zion Ponderosa. As golden eagles are generally wary around people, and should never be disturbed up close, it was a rare and exciting opportunity to be able to photograph and observe one from a safe distance. Zion National Park is a habitat for 291 species of …
Springtime is baby animal season and we are seeing so many cute little critters running around Zion. From wild turkeys birthing chicks to deer fawn grazing in the meadows, baby animals are springing to life in Zion. Welcome to the World First we’d like to announce the arrival of our very own baby Typhoon, here at Zion Ponderosa. The colt …
Zion National Park is Utah’s oldest and most popular national park. One visit and it’s easy to understand why. Carved largely by the Virgin River, Zion is famous for its stunning landscape, massive rock formations, and the hike through world-renowned The Narrows’ steep sandstone cliffs. A hiker’s paradise, Zion National Park has more than 90 miles of trails for every skill …
In winter, Zion is a wonderland—whether there’s snow or not. Last week Utah was hit with a statewide snowstorm, and Zion was the beneficiary of a lot of beautiful snow. And while snow isn’t a guarantee during a winter visit, you will find lots of peaceful beauty and solitude. Simply put, winter in Zion is spectacular. Plan on hiking or …
