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Stories of East Zion

April 29, 2014
We were thrilled to host the third annual Ragnar Trail Relay here last weekend and want to announce our Ragnar Photo Competition. All Ragnar participants are invited to post their pictures from last weekend on Instagram with the hashtag #ZionPonderosa for a chance to win. The competition will run from April 29th-May 5th, 2014. A winner will be selected and

Photo Competition: Capturing the Ragnar Experience

April 26, 2014
For the third consecutive year Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort has been the host to a Ragnar Trail Relay.   Last year’s event drew 1,600 runners and this year’s event brought 2,800+.  These images and the video were from yesterday, and the weather changed overnight, so today weather wasn’t what was hoped for. Ragnar event coordinators indicated that this was the

2014 Ragnar Trail Relay at Zion Ponderosa

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April 24, 2014
Visiting Zion National Park in winter is almost like visiting an entirely new park. The summer crowds and heat are gone, replaced by a comforting silence and the stunning contrast of white snow and red rocks. If you’re not prepared for winter in Zion, however, your trip won’t be as comfortable as it could be. With elevation ranging from just

6 Essential Items to Prepare for Winter in Zion National Park

April 22, 2014
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 (coniferous forest, woodland, riparian and desert), and each zone contains its own microclimates and habitats for a broad range

7 Surprising Animals You May Not Expect to See in Zion

March 12, 2014
Enjoy a mom’s retreat taking place at Zion Ponderosa – May 16-18 and a family adventure on October 9-12. Interested in saving $50 on your Weekend Adventure pass? Register by this Friday, March 14, using the code “MomItForwardFriends.” Click here for details: www.familyforward.com

Mom’s Retreat – May 16-18

March 8, 2014
Angels Landing is one of the best known unique hiking trails in America. We’ve seen a lot of pictures and video of Angels Landing and the trail that leads to the top of this remarkable sandstone fin, but we’ve never seen a video as good as this one. This video captures the real views and the dramatic sensations that come

Angels Landing Trail – The Thrill!