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

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June 25, 2018
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,

Get to Know Zion Ponderosa’s Head Wrangler

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March 21, 2018
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

Best Ways to Celebrate Spring in Zion

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January 25, 2018
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

Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles in Zion

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May 30, 2017
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

Baby Animal Season in Zion

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March 6, 2017
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

Zion National Park by the Numbers

January 25, 2016
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

Winter Wonderland – Hiking in Zion National Park in Winter

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November 30, 2015
There’s something special about Zion National Park in every season, but when winter weather rolls around, it’s a great time to visit Utah’s most popular national park. Winter in Zion National Park is mild, with daytime temperatures averaging about 50 degrees throughout December, January, and February. Night temperatures can drop but having a cozy indoor cabin or vacation home to

5 Things To Do This Winter At Zion National Park

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September 28, 2015
Cool Facts About Zion National Park Wildlife Did you know that Zion National Park is home to hundreds of animal species? Thanks to its elevation range (3,800 feet to 8,800 feet), Zion National Park has various microclimates and habitats that support 78 species of mammals, 291 species of birds, 44 species of reptiles and amphibians, and eight species of fish.

10 Cool Facts About Zion’s Wildlife