Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort Blog
On a warm summer day in 1962, Ray and Ruth Lewis, Gary and Rose Neeleman, the Lewis children and the Neeleman grandchildren gazed for the first time in to Zion National Park. Their lives were about to change dramatically.
Humble Beginnings
Ray Lewis … Read more
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… Read more
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? … Read more
Southern Utah is by far one of the best places to stargaze, due to the fact that there is less light pollution than the more metro areas like Salt Lake. Getting out and into the darker areas of the state can be very fun, exciting and educational! Esp… Read more
Zion National Park has something for just about everyone. And I'm not just talking about humans.
From its arid desert to its lushly vegetated forests, Zion boasts an eclectic mix of animals. There are four different life zones within the park … Read more
Of all the animals that are possible to view in Zion National Park, perhaps the desert bighorn sheep is the most intriguing. Bighorn sheep were reintroduced to Zion National Park in the 1970's and have adapted well to the environment on the upper eas… Read more
When Zion National Park was established-first as Mukuntuweap National Monument in 1909 and then officially as Zion National Park in 1919-there was just one problem: people had to get there. It was remote, and the trip to Zion required traveling along… Read more
Hiking in southern Utah almost always leads to something amazing, whether it's a sweeping panoramic view, massive cliffs, a glimpse of wildlife, a narrow slot canyon, or a unique rock formation. A natural arch is created when cracks penetrate deep in… Read more