At Zion Ponderosa, our goal is to help you have an entirely unique Zion vacation. That means finding the perfect adventure that appeals to your interests, group size, time constraints and comfort level. Multiple tour options for horseback riding, jeep tours, canyoneering and guided hiking provide plenty of options—and we’re always striving to create new East Zion adventures for our …
Snowshoe Adventures in Zion
Up at 6,500 feet, Zion Ponderosa is often blanketed in beautiful snowfall at some point each winter, anywhere from a light dusting to a full snowfall. Although we can’t guarantee a white winter, Zion Ponderosa typically gets enough snow for winter sports like cross county skiing and snowshoe adventures. If you can hike, you can snowshoe. Snowshoeing is an easy-to-learn …
Extend Your Zion Adventure with A Day Trip to Cedar Breaks
Zion National Park is surrounded by America’s highest concentration of natural scenic wonders in every direction. Just about an hour north of Zion, you’ll find Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Crown Jewel of The Grand Staircase. Cedar Breaks is a great day trip for anyone looking to escape the crowds and heat of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon during …
Adventure Women in Zion
AdventureWomen® recently took on the challenge of Zion Ponderosa’s semi-annual Women’s Adventure Retreat. They spent the week exploring southern Utah on foot, on horseback, on ATV and even by helicopter. From hiking in Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, to riding ATVs, hitting the trails on horseback, and canyoneering for the first time, these adventure women soaked up all the …
The 5 Best Lesser-Known Trails in Zion National Park
Zion National Park houses some of the world’s most unique, spectacular scenery. From The Narrows to Angel’s Landing, Zion offers the best in canyoneering and desert hiking you’ll find anywhere on earth. With an incredible 4.3 million people visiting in 2016, the park has gained some popularity and traffic over the years. Whether you’re planning your next family reunion or …
Winter Serenity at Zion National Park
With the growing interest in Zion National Park, many visitors have learned that one of the best times to experience Zion is during winter. Crowds are lighter, winter wildlife is frequently spotted, and skies are often sunny. While there’s been a bit more of the white stuff than usual this winter season, Zion canyon’s 4,000-foot base elevation typically sees daytime …