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Stories of East Zion

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September 30, 2021
Over the past year, many of us have found solace in the great outdoors as a way to escape stress, get some fresh air and exercise, and safely socialize. Maybe it’s our natural affinity to nature. Maybe it’s simply the opportunity to unplug from technology and reset mentally. You can’t explain it but, when you’re outdoors, it just feels good. 

Visit Zion and Discover the Benefits of Nature

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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

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July 7, 2017
Hiking in Zion National Park is the best way to experience the terrain and stunning views Utah’s first national park has to offer. The top hikes in zion national park are: Observation Point, Cable Mountain, The Narrows, Angels Landing and Emerald Pools. Observation Point is an 8-mile hike that takes 3-4 hours on average to hike. Most say this hike

Top Hikes in Zion National Park

December 30, 2013
A while back we posted some photos about Observation Point in Zion National Park.  The easiest way to get to Observation Point is from Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, and this road access is open to the public anytime of year. Here’s a short video clip from that same hike that we did recently to Observation Point. Remember that there can

Observation Point – Zion National Park

November 1, 2013
Many experts claim that Utah’s best scenic view is Observation Point at Zion National Park. This overlook stands you on the edge of a 2,200 foot precipice and offers a view across a major portion of the main canyon within Zion National Park, and far into the distance beyond the park boundaries.  Zion National Park is 30 miles in length

Observation Point – Utah’s Best View!

July 6, 2010
Observation Point is one of my favorite hikes in Zion National Park.  Although the park is full of stunning vistas, various levels of hiking trails, and an abundance of water and vegetation, Observation Point remains my favorite.  Why?  Well, accessing it from our property here at Zion Ponderosa makes it easy and the hike is filled with diverse landscaping and

Observation Point Trail from Zion Ponderosa