Sponsored: Put the spring in your step at Ruby’s Inn

Spring is arriving at Ruby’s Inn, located near the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. Like the flowers in spring, activities have begun to bloom around the property and will continue throughout the summer for visitors to enjoy and make lasting memories with friends and family.

Get up at sunrise or set out in time for sunset to see a sight unlike any other overlooking vibrant red-rock hoodoos while hiking the Rim Trail from Ruby’s Inn. Wind your way through the amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon or hike near the towering sandstone pipes of Kodachrome Basin. 

Set off under the shade of the Ponderosa pines lining the family-friendly Canyon 2 Canyon trail that starts at Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon, leading riders all the way to stunning Red Canyon. Or choose a challenging ride like the Thunder Mountain Trail with its switchbacks and inclines to an incredible view of Red Canyon. 

Transport yourself back into the Wild West, following the steps of infamous outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on horseback. Travel along time-worn trails with an experienced guide leading the way. 

Take a gravity-defying ride on one of the scenic flights that fly you over the sites of Southern Utah. See the amphitheater of Bryce Canyon from a birds-eye view. 

Want to keep your feet on the ground, but still get the chance to see Southern Utah from above? Try the Soarin’ Over Southern Utah VR experience for a virtual ride over the rich, red-rock landscapes unique to Utah. 

Rev up your engines and start climbing the rugged terrain on an ATV. Take a guided ATV tour around the Rim of Bryce Canyon. Choose from multiple trails offering scenic views and thrilling rides. 

After a day of activities around the property, Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill, a Ruby’s Inn favorite, which opens in mid-April, is the perfect place to eat and enjoy “Branson Style” family-friendly entertainment, including modern country music by the Bryce Canyon Wranglers. Don’t miss out on the Cowboys Buffet and Steak Room and the Canyon Diner as well.

The 2021 rodeo season at Ruby’s Inn begins Memorial Day weekend, on May 29. Visitors can watch as cowboys and cowgirls compete in barrel racing, team roping, bronc riding, and the popular bull riding events. The rodeos will run every Wednesday through Saturday until the last Saturday in August. General admission tickets are $14 for adults and children 5-11 are $9.

Visitors can try their luck at riding in a real Western Rodeo as well. Ruby’s Inn offers bull riding for the adults, and for the youngsters steer riding and sheep riding.

Yes, Ruby’s Inn is located just steps outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, but its proximity to other locations makes it a perfect place to step up camp and then go explore other scenic parts of Utah.

It’s easy to take day trips to visit the remarkable Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and experience the nearby colorful sandstone pipes of Kodachrome Basin State Park. 

If you decide to spend the weekend, there are three great hotel options to choose from: The Best Western Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, Best Western Ruby’s Inn, and Bryce View Lodge. Rooms are affordable and they include breakfast, which is always a plus.

Only a four-hour drive from Salt Lake City, Ruby’s Inn and the surrounding areas are a perfect getaway for the weekend, and you don’t have to wait for the three-day variety. Come during the week to beat the crowds. 

Your next adventure is calling. Plan your trip to Ruby’s Inn by visiting rubysinn.com.