Update to online reservation page outage

To all our valued guests:

As of this morning, 5/8, our reservation systems are all back up an running for both online and phone reservations, changes, or any other assistance you may require.   If you need to contact any of us via email please do so through any of the addresses below:

 

  • Breck Dockstader – General Manager – breck@cliffroselodge.com
  • Alison Dockstader – Operations Manager – alison@cliffroselodge.com
  • Dash Howell – Wedding & Groups Coordinator – dash@cliffroselodge.com
  • General Reservation Inquiries – reservations@cliffroselodge.com
  • Colin Dockstader – Director of Sales & Marketing – colin@cliffroselodge.com

 

Again thank you for your understanding and we are relieved to have this resolved.

 

Sincerely,

 

Colin Dockstader

Spring events are just around the corner . . .

With winter impacting most of us right now it’s time to start planning for upcoming spring getaways and events that are right around the corner.

 

March 16th – Annual Zion Canyon St. Patty’s Day Celebration with parade, green jello contest, live music, and more!

 

March 23rd – First Annual Zion Half Marathon, more information can be found here:  http://www.facebook.com/ZionHalfMarathon

 

March 29th – 31st – Easter Weekend with Zion Canyon Shuttle service starting Saturday March 30th, more shuttle information can be found by clicking here.

 

April 22nd – 26th – National Park Week with no entrance fees to all national parks including Zion and Bryce.

 

Entrance Fees to Be Waived at Zion National Park for Veterans Day Weekend, November 10 to 12

This year, Veteran’s Day will again be celebrated as part of a fee-free weekend for all park visitors at National Park Service sites across the country. Zion National Park will offer free visitor admission in honor of U.S. veterans, active members of the U.S. armed forces and their families on Friday, November 10 to 12, 2012.

 

This Veteran’s Day weekend, Zion National Park Foundation is hosting “In the Footsteps of Thomas Moran” Plein Air Artist Invitational. The public is encouraged to come out and meet the 25 invited artists and watch them paint. Artists will be painting at the Zion Lodge on Saturday, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and on the back porch at the Zion Human History Museum on Sunday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Their art will be on display at the Zion Human History Museum, the Zion Nature Center, and the LaFave Gallery in Springdale. There is also a silent auction at the Zion Lodge on Saturday at 11:00 am and a live auction at the same location at 2:30 pm. All proceeds support Zion National Park’s education and arts programs.

 

The fee waiver applies to entrance fees only. Fees for commercial vehicles, tunnel escorts, camping, and wilderness permits will not be waived.

2012 Zion Joy Winter Festival

 

Winter is right around the corner which means ski season for many Utah destinations but here in Sprindale and Zion Canyon it is truly one of the best times of year to come and visit!

 

Average daytime temperatures December through February are in the mid to upper 50′s in the day, even in the 60′s quite often, and the uppper 20′s to low 30′s at night which is really quite enjoyable for hiking and biking.

 

Another great perk for visitors this time of year are much lower crowds in Zion National Park as well as other surrounding parks like Bryce Canyon National Park.

 

So, on top of those great reasons with regards to weather and crowds we will be celebrating the third annual Zion Joy Winter Festival.  The Zion Joy Winter Festival begins right after Thanksgiving and runs through the month of December with all kinds of different events and activities and is capped off with an amazing fireworks show on New Year’s Eve at the town park and set against the majestic towering West Temple.

 

© Jason Butler, DeZion Gallery

 

 

For more information about the festival visit www.zionjoy.com


 

 

Zion National Park’s Late Fall Schedule- Weekend Shuttle Bus Service, Visitor Center Hours, and Guided Horseback Riding Updates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zion National Park is heading into its late fall season. Striking fall colors, beautiful weather, and fewer crowds make it a great time to visit the park.

 

The last day for the mandatory shuttle service on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in Zion National Park and the shuttle service in Springdale, Utah, is Sunday, October 28, 2012. The park will be providing a voluntary shuttle service on the Scenic Drive on Saturday and Sunday, through November. Shuttle service will also be offered on Thanksgiving Day, November 22 and Friday, November 23. All shuttle bus operations will end for the 2012 season on the evening of November 25.

 

During the voluntary shuttle service, visitors are encouraged to park at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and board a shuttle bus. Those who do not use the buses are asked to park only in designated parking places along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Do not block or obstruct the shuttle stops, access to the stops, or the main roadway. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced.

 

As in the mandatory shuttle season, there is no charge for riding the shuttle buses. There are eight stops along the route and visitors may get on and off as many times as they want. Buses are fully accessible and pets are not allowed. The buses will start running from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at 10 a.m. The last bus will leave the Temple of Sinawava at 5:30 p.m., the Lodge at 5.44 p.m., and arrive at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center at 6 p.m. Shuttle service frequency will be approximately every 14 minutes. Round trips from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to the Temple of Sinawava will take about 70 minutes.

 

Starting October 29, the Zion Canyon Visitor Center will remain open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. The Zion Human History Museum will be open 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. The Kolob Canyons Visitor Center will be open 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.

 

Guided horse rides will end for the season at noon on October 28, 2012.

 

For more information on the park and its offerings, please visit www.nps.gov/zion or at facebook.com/zionnps.

Activities and Events 9/25-9/30

 

 

 

4th Annual Zion Canyon Music Festival September 28-29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This has become such a fun and amazing annual event in Zion Canyon.  The festivities kick off on Friday at 3pm with not only music but great food, drinks, kid’s activities, arts and craft booths, and more!  And did we mention that admission is FREE!  For information on the festival please click here.

 

 

Saturday morning Farmer’s Market (9am – 12pm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re going to be in town this weekend go check out the farmer’s market at the Bit-n-Spur on Saturday. Not only is there great food, deserts, and crafts but there will also be a summer concert series. This week will feature Flute Circle  - Native American flute music.  Additional upcoming performances can be viewed by visiting the ZArts website.

 

 

Evening Interpretive Programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer nights in Zion along with the wonderful outdoor amphitheaters in the Watchman and South Campgrounds make for a great setting to learn more about this amazing natural wonder.  Both amphitheaters are within a short walk from the Cliffrose and the programs are free of charge.  The complete schedule for the month of September can viewed by clicking here.

Facebook Hydration Pack Giveaway Winners

Thanks to everyone for the great feedback and sharing and congratulations to our three winners!

 

Kassi Hatch

Julie Moore

Steve Kania

 

Please email colin@cliffroselodge.com with your contact information for shipping and your color preference of either red or black and we’ll get your hydration packs sent out this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facebook Photo Contest Winner

 

 

Thanks so much to everyone that submitted all the great photos and voted for their favorites!  That was so much fun that we will be putting another contest together very soon so stay tuned. . . .

 

Congratulations to Matt Huff!! Below is his great picture from the Kolob section of Zion National Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few more highlight images from the contest

 

 

 

The Town of Springdale has a brand new trail!

Last Saturday 250 volunteers from Toquerville, La Verkin, Virgin, Rockville and Springdale constructed 1.6 miles of natural surface single track trail on the town’s property near the cemetery. The trail is now open and ready to be enjoyed. The trailhead is at the Jolley-Gifford Cemetery at the end of Paradise Road.

 

As you enjoy the trail please remember a few important items. The Town will be installing signage at the trail head with the following reminders:

 

The trail is entirely within Desert Tortoise habitat. If you see a tortoise leave it alone. It is supposed to be there. It lives there. Also, keep dogs on leashes so they don’t go after tortoises.

 

 

Please stay on the trail. This will preserve tortoise habitat and will keep the trail in good condition.

 

Be respectful of private property. There are several sections of the trail that come near private property.  Please respect the privacy of property owners by staying on the trail and avoiding making loud noises near private properties.

 

The trail is open to hikers, walkers, joggers, sashayers, mountain bikers and other non-motorized forms of travel. Please be respectful of other trail users.