I love taking couples to some of my favorite places in Big Sky Country. The views are excellent, but we also want to have adequate parking, and limit hiking on the big day (trust me on this one). These are just a few of the spots I return to over and over, but there are plenty more. I can always find something to fit your needs wherever you find yourself in Big Sky Country so just let me know. And there are lots of options in Yellowstone park as well, but personally I think these are more secluded and special. All locations are free to the public, but usually not busy unless we’re at a waterfall. Of course, these photos could never really capture the true beauty of the area or the wonderful feeling of being there with your sweetheart.
Yellowstone River Valley south of Livingston – a bluff above the river, easy access ($75 travel charge)Alpine Lake south of Bozeman – gorgeous mountain views, easy access ($35 travel charge)Waterfall south of Bozeman – a rushing waterfall with lush greenery, easy 2.5 mile hike roundtrip ($50 travel charge)Madison River Valley south of Ennis, a peaceful spot with mountains in the background ($140 travel charge)Sage Flats near Big Sky, an open field above the Gallatin River and mountains beyond, easy access ($95 travel charge)Waterfall near Big Sky, a large bedrock outcropping in a tight canyon, easy 1.5 mile hike roundtrip ($105 travel charge)Gallatin River south of Big Sky, a short walk to a quiet spot along the river with yellowstone cliffs, easy access ($115 travel charge)Mountain Meadow south of Big Sky, an easy trail into a beautiful wide meadow with flat wood bridges across a braiding creek, easy access ($125 travel charge)Mountain Creek south of Big Sky – a very remote creek with small wooden bridge, rugged access ($155 travel charge)
