Why I love it: if you want an almost secret spot, a little adventure jeeping, and incredible views this is your spot.
Avoid this location: if you don’t have off-road skills or don’t want to rent a 4x4.
Why I love it: If you’re looking for a hiking adventure on your wedding day, this is it. You could wear backpacks with hiking boots for an “adventure elopement” look, or wear just your dress and sandals. The hike is 1.5m one way and is fairly easy— there is one ladder and one section with a cable hand-line (shown in photos below). Sunrise elopement shown first (softer, more delicate light), sunset elopement shown second (richer, bolder colors) so you can choose your flavor of light ;) . And bonus— Bowtie and Corona arches are right next to each other. Since this arch is outside of the national parks, obtain a permit for a ceremony through the BLM.
Avoid this arch: if you don’t want to hike or if it is mosquito season (July-August) as the trailhead is close to the river. This is a very popular hike on holiday weekends!
Why I love it: these glamping tents are pretty much the cutest things ever. I think they automatically add an adventurous element to your photos. If you’re staying here, you can tack a Moab Under Canvas shoot (getting ready or night time) onto any location or make it the center of your shoot and we’ll head out to the blue sands area for a truly wild open desert look.
Avoid this area: if you don’t want to pay a lot to camp! These are still pretty rustic accommodations, so keep that in mind. Hair and makeup usually has to be done in a shared bathroom.
Why I love it: One of the most unique landscapes in the world, this spot is almost other-worldly. The richest colors and most incredible rock formations.
Maybe Not if: you don’t have a high clearance vehicle or don’t want to rent one. The road to get to my secret spot up Onion Creek is mostlya high clearance road, but sometimes after a flash flood it can be a little technical.
Why I love it: dirt roads, high canyon walls and a super secret arch?! What’s not to love. It’s amazing and completely outside of all national parks so it still has a wild feel. Hiking to this arch is short, but somewhat of a technical scramble (very short grade III moves).
Avoid this area: if the thought of hiking in a wedding dress doesn’t sound fun. Also, if you don’t think pulling the moves for the scramble is up your alley. You can see the gulley with the 3rd class moves in the first two photos. Once you’re above this gulley, the trail is easy. In total it is less than .5m — All photos shown here were driven in a 2 wheel drive vehicle, but their friend brought the razor for the photos so the bride wouldn’t mess up her hair. If you choose to go over Hurrah Pass, a 4x4 vehicle is needed.
Why I love it: this 4x4 road takes you right below Dead Horse Point away from crowds and tourists that clog up overlooks. This is a great location for couples who want an off-road and mostly secluded adventure without having to hike.
Maybe not if: you don’t want other jeepers passing by. This road is a fairly popular 4x4 road because it isn’t super technical and takes you right into Canyonlands National Park. Also, you do pass through the Potash Mine, so if you don’t want to drive my machinery on your way in, this isn’t the spot for you.
