Where is Family Forward: Weekend Adventure going to be held?

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort will be the home of Family's Forward's Weekend Adventure. This rustic resort in southern Utah is a 4,000-acre ranch resort that borders the east boundary of Zion National Park. From a climbing wall to a zip line, a trampoline bungee to paintball, skeet shooting to canyoneering -- the resort has everything that we need to help us get our adventure on!

 

 

The resort offers the largest number number of on-property activities in the Utah National Parks region. Options include horseback riding, rock climbing,rappelling, ATV riding, jeep tours and many more exciting activities. Zion Ponderosa offers very active options but if you prefer a more serene experience or if you need to escape the adventures for a bit, the you'll find what you are looking for at the resort. You'll enjoy the fact that Zion Ponderosa is a place to relax but also offers a wide-range of active experiences.

 

• Zip Line: This is one of the more popular activities at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. Participants start by climbing stairs to the top of our activity barn where they are equipped with a harness and helmet. We hook you up and then you are in for the ride-of-your-life, over a distance that is longer than a football field.

• Climbing Wall: The resort has the only man-made, indoor and outdoor, climbing and rappelling wall in the Zion area. The walls rise over 40 feet high and provide a unique experience for guests of all ages and abilities. Climbers that have no experience and climbers that are very experienced will all enjoy our diverse climbing walls. These walls are attached to an indoor/outdoor recreation barn that is home to East Zion Adventures-Zion Ponderosa's recreation concessionaire. East Zion Adventures provides a great staff that is committed to teaching the basics of climbing.

• Spa Treatments: Our services include poolside, in-room and in-spa treatment / massage options. These services are available during the summer season and by advance reservation request during the spring and fall.

• Swimming Pool / Jacuzzi: Our two-tiered (gravity-edge) resort swimming pool and jacuzzi will give you a place to catch some sun poolside or refresh yourself.

• Dining: The Blue Belly Grill is open during the main season and this fine-dining experience comes complete with an excellent wine list, appetizers, entrees and desserts. 

• Walking / Hiking: Trails span across our ranch in and amongst the forest, and of course there are miles of trails in Zion National Parkwhere visitors can experience the solitude and grandeur of this area.

• Sunrise / Sunsets / Night Skies: For the early riser or those who enjoy the night skies, you're in for a treat. Skies over Zion National Park are some of the clearest in the country and you'll enjoy watching the rising or setting sun and the fleeting clouds on the horizon. At night the Milky Way never looked more brilliant and you'll enjoy sitting on your cabin porch or deck just waiting for the next shooting star.

• Wildlife Viewing / Bird Watching: Deer are common in the early spring and fall and also regularly visible throughout the summer months. The Zion Ponderosa is a literal haven for deer, wild turkeys, and a large list of other birds and animals. Eagles are prevalent from November to March and both Bald and Golden eagles have are regularly seen in the trees and skies overhead.Turkey Vultures and their larger cousins the California Condor are regular visitors to the area. Condors have some of the largest wing-spans for any land-based bird. Big horn sheep love the east-side of Zion National Park so don't be surprised if you come across several of them grazing on the cliff-faces as you walk or drive on this side of Zion National park.

 

Be sure to visit http://www.zionponderosa.com/ to learn more about the resort and its amenities.