A Family Stay At Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort in Zion National Park
The weather in Southern Utah is pretty mild in the winter compared to other parts of the country. Even so, I tend to stay cuddled up inside and let winter pass me by. This year, in an effort to enjoy winter to its fullest, I planned a family staycation at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort.
Take a cozy cabin, an abundance of outdoor family activities and a beautiful, serene setting, and what you get is the perfect winter getaway for the whole family.
THE PROPERTY
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is located in a secluded and remote area just 20 minutes east of Zion National Park. Not only is the property beautiful but it has a great onsite restaurant called Ray's, it is packed with more activities than any other property in the area and with its assortment of lodging options it caters to any and all budgets.
ACTIVITIES
In the summer there are endless actives available like ATV rides, canyoneering, swimming, horseback riding, jeep tours, miniature golf, paintball, zip line, climbing wall, kids camp, rafting, and wagon ride/dutch oven dinner. In the winter the activities available are much more limited so if you book a stay make sure to ask about what activities are available during your stay.
During our stay, my kiddos loved playing on the playground and playing pool and ping pong in the activity barn. We even got to play some miniature golf.......thank you beautiful weather!!!
Another perk of the beautiful weather was that we were able to go horseback riding and do the zip line. The zip line was such a highlight (even though my eight year old chickened out), and my kiddos haven't stopped taking about Persilla (our horseback guide) and the sweet horses.
If the weather had been a bit colder, we could have done some ice-skating on the new ice-skating rink, but it was total mush.
We were hoping to hike the East Mesa Trail during our stay. It is a short 15-minute drive from the property and is a kid-friendly option to get to Observation Point. Unfortunately, we were advised that the road to get to the trailhead was too muddy at this time of year. We will definitely be back in the spring to do this one.
LODGING
At Zion Ponderosa you have a wide range of lodging options. From camping to glamping, to small cabin to full-on luxury home there is something for everyone.
We stayed in a two bedroom cabin with a private jacuzzi. The cabin was so cozy with a fireplace and traditional cabin decor. Relaxing in the jacuzzi in the evening surrounded by the crisp mountain air while stargazing was a highlight of our stay.
The kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook meals for the family. The restaurant services were limited due to the slow winter season, so we did bring groceries with us and do a little bit of cooking.
For one of the mornings, we ordered a breakfast basket at the front desk that was delivered to our door. It was delish, and the kiddos gobbled up every last bite.
TIPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The new guided jeep tours look amazing!
With all the activities available on the property, a one night stay just won't cut it. You could spend a week here in the summer and not get bored.
The onsite activities are limited in the winter so make sure to ask the front desk what is available and get your activity booked and on the schedule.
If you are planning a family reunion in Zion, I can't think of a more perfect spot to get the family all together.
Women's retreats are held in the spring and fall for women who are looking for a little extra adventure in their lives.
Best Sunset Ever!!!
If you are looking for somewhere to stay when visiting Zion National Park and you want your stay to be memorable, action-packed and fun for the whole family then look no further than Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. To book your stay click here.
*Please note: I was not compensated financially for this post, but we did receive our stay free of charge. All opinions are strictly my own.
