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Stories of East Zion

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July 10, 2020
When summer hits, it can get HOT in Zion. In fact, it’s not uncommon for the occasional heat advisory in place. We’ve got a few ways for you to beat the summer heat, both inside Zion National Park and here at Zion Ponderosa. Zion Narrows Let’s start with The Narrows, one of Zion’s most popular hikes. The mouth of the

Beat the Summer Heat in Zion National Park

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June 18, 2020
History is filled with stories of dreamers who envision creating something significant, but it’s rare for most of these visions to ever be realized. Zion Ponderosa was once just a dream…fast forward to 2020 and here we are, as Zion Ponderosa celebrates 25 years serving valued guests from around the world. Our Humble Beginnings For years Ray Lewis dreamed of

Zion Ponderosa Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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May 11, 2020
On May 13th, Zion National Park will begin the first phase of opening up portions of the park to visitors. The gorgeous views, fresh air, and spring vibes are extra strong, and we know your enthusiasm to return is, too. That’s why we wanted to take a minute to remind you of Leave No Trace Best Practices, and how you can

Zion National Park Reopening – Leave No Trace Best Practices

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March 25, 2020
How To Responsibly Enjoy A Healthy Outdoor Experience At Zion Ponderosa, we take coronavirus/COVID-19 very seriously and encourage you to refer to federal, state, and local government agencies in addition to using common sense and good judgment. For updates on Zion area national and state parks and more, please see VisitSouthernUtah.com/Coronavirus. When you feel like you are ready to travel

Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors

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March 19, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the National Park Service announced a decision to temporarily suspend national park entrance fees until further notice. The decision comes after careful consideration by Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt. “Our vast public lands that are overseen by the Department offer special outdoor experiences to recreate, embrace nature and implement some social distancing,” he said. Suspending

NPS Temporarily Suspends National Park Entrance Fees

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March 16, 2020
Around here, the air is fresh, the sky is blue, the lifestyle is healthy, and the excitement never ends. For the past 25 years, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort has been hosting exhilarating outdoor vacation getaways in the wide-open spaces, beneath clear, beautiful skies. There’s never been a better time to take a road trip to the great outdoors.  It’s amazing

Save Your Vacation – Take a Road Trip to the Great Outdoors