Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
Category: Zion National Park
With the ongoing federal government shutdown, many national parks across the country are understaffed, if staffed at all. Thanks to generous donations from the Utah Tourism Office, the Zion Forever Project, Washington County, the city of St. George a… Read more
It's no secret that Zion National Park can get crowded pretty quickly, especially during peak season, school breaks and holiday weekends. But there are a few things our Zion Ponderosa guests can do to beat the crowds!
1. Wake up early or arrive late.… Read more
The past few years have seen record numbers of visitors to Zion National Park over Memorial Day weekend. Last year, more than 71,000 people visited Zion National Park during the extended weekend, and so far in 2016 visitation is up 8 percent.
Histori… Read more
Visiting Zion in the fall feels as if you just stepped foot into a painting - a masterpiece of blazing oranges, brilliant red and glittering golds set against the striking canyon landscape. For a truly unforgettable experience, a drive through Zion C… Read more
Rappelling in Birch Canyon
Canyoneering is the ultimate way to explore the beauty of Zion National Park. National Park Services describes canyoneering as an outdoor activity combining route finding, rappelling, problem solving, swimming, and hi… Read more
Zion National Park is home to more than just stunning rock monoliths and narrow sandstone slot canyons. The park is an ecological hub, supporting a rich biodiversity of plant and animal life. In particular, Zion is a popular place for birds.
Over 29… Read more
Living in Southern California has its perks - incredible weather, warm beaches, and no shortage of fun things to do. When the holiday season rolls around though, the city and its attractions pack with tourists. With families coming home for the holid… Read more
A view of Zion Canyon and the valley floor from the trail that leads to Angels Landing
By now the word should be becoming more wide-spread that Utah government officials negotiated a deal with the federal government to pay the bill to re-open the na… Read more
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, jee… Read more
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 … Read more