Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Learn More about Zion Ponderosa on the East Side of Zion National Park
August 30, 2019
Zion National Park is one of the most popular parks in the NPS. Holiday weekends like Labor Day, Memorial Day and Fourth of July tend to draw hikers from across the globe. To skip the crowds, we’re sharing tips for two great Zion National Park hikes that can be accessed directly from Zion Ponderosa. Observation Point Elevation: 6,521 feet This
Skip the Crowds With Two Great Hikes Across Zion Ponderosa
October 15, 2017
October is synonymous with spooky, and here at Zion Ponderosa we have all types of spooktacular adventures waiting for our guests. Let’s begin with the most legendary, the tale of Jolley Gulch. Jolley Gulch Legend says that Jolley Gulch is haunted—it’s certainly one of the most popular trails on Zion Ponderosa. The trail winds through ponderosa pine forest, past the
Spooktacular October At Zion Ponderosa
October 21, 2016
We no longer offer ATV Tours or Rentals – but check out our NEW Jeep Tours. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is East Zion’s premiere trail destination for ATV adventures. We offer Zion ATV tours seven days a week from March through November across our forested plateau, or ATV rentals so you can tour our 4,000-acre property on your own. ATVs
Zion Ponderosa ATV Tours and Rentals
May 23, 2016
Zion is Utah’s oldest national park—and what better time to visit than this spring, during the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. From its lowest elevation point of 3,666 feet at Coal Pits Wash to its highest point of 8,726 feet at Horse Ranch Mountain, Zion is sure to amaze. Here are five great ways to experience Zion in
5 Things to Do at Zion National Park in Spring
May 26, 2015
This spring, my family visited Zion Ponderosa for a day of fun and adventure. Short on time, we made the most of the opportunity to spend the day at this lovely 4,000-acre ranch resort on the eastern edge of beautiful Zion National Park. We arrived at Zion Ponderosa around lunchtime, so we popped into Ray’s Restaurant for an early, leisurely
A Day at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
January 13, 2015
We no longer offer ATV Tours or Rentals – but check out our NEW Jeep Tours. One of the great outdoor adventures is ATV riding in Zion, and the element that many appreciate most is how quickly an ATV can transport you to the best possible locations or points of interest. Hiking, horseback riding, and even mountain biking will eventually
ATV Riding at Zion Ponderosa
May 12, 2014
This past weekend we hosted the Board of Directors and various staff members for the Utah Office of Tourism. Much of their time was spent in planning meetings, but they did get a little time to experience Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. The UOT is headed by Vicki Varela and the board is chaired by Joel Racker. While visiting Zion
Utah Office of Tourism – Retreat – Board Meeting
December 13, 2013
As an early Christmas present, my husband bought our very own Utility Vehicle, a Polaris RZR 4 1000, thanks to our recent stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. Now, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort didn’t buy us a UTV (although we would’ve appreciated it) but it was there that James first fell in love. On a vacation in August we rented a UTV
