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Getting to Kanab

While getting to Kanab is not the easiest... we promise it will be worth it! The closest airport is St. George (1.5 hours from Kanab). However, flying into Las Vegas is also an option with a 3-hour (but beautiful!) drive. Those coming from the Salt Lake/Park City area will have a 4.5 hour drive. We appreciate you making the trip!

Where to stay

We have blocked off the entire Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile! Please email thebeauc@bestfriends.org to reserve a room (booking online will not work if you want the room block discount). You can say you are booking for Jonas and Abby's wedding, or use the block code: 46297. This is where our welcome party will be, so no need to travel on Saturday night! We will also have a shuttle from the hotel to take guests to and from the wedding. This hotel is pet-friendly and reservations directly benefit the animal sanctuary!

Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile

We also have blocked off the entire Best Friends campsite. This is a great option for those wanting the full desert experience. There are two bathrooms for guests to use, which include showers. These bathrooms are spacious and were built last year so are quite nice for a campsite! While we acknowledge this will be a better option for those within driving distance, however, there are options for RV rentals in St. George and Las Vegas! Please reach out to Jonas if you are interested (435-659-6662 or jonaspeek@gmail.com)

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Travel & Lodging

The Sand Caves are located 5 miles north of Kanab along Highway 89, not far from the Dinosaur Tracks. We did this short hike while touring the venue - the caves are super cool, and at their deepest, it is pitch black. It’s a very short hike from the parking lot to get up to the caves, but be prepared for a little bit of scrambling to get up to the slickrock bench where the caves are located. Distance: ~1 mile out-and-backDifficulty: Very easyEstimated Hike Time: 30-45 minutes

Sand Caves

The Belly of the Dragon is quite the adventurous, scenic, little hike. The tunnel goes under Highway 89 and is used as a drainage for the upper canyons that feed into the North Fork River. Therefore, do not enter into the tunnel under any rainy conditions. There are a few spots or rock scrambling to get up and through the tunnel.&nbsp;Through the tunnel is a short hike, you may continue up the wash for about 4 miles, it ends at a beautiful little slot canyon.

Belly of the Dragon

The Tilted Mesa MTB region is about 10 miles east of Kanab on Highway 89. It offers riders a range of trail difficulty and features. Find the trail network on Trailforks or Mt Bike Project

Titled Mesa Mountain Biking

Coral Pink Sand Dunes is one of the most unique state parks in the southwest with its shifting sea of fiery red/orange dunes framed by giant red rock and jagged mountain peaks. And the absolute&nbsp;best&nbsp;way to experience the park is by&nbsp;sandboarding or sledding&nbsp;down the dunes! Sand boards (stand-up) and sand sleds (sit-down)&nbsp;are&nbsp;available for rent at the park on a first-come, first-serve basis.&nbsp;They are great fun on the dunes, although climbing the hill again afterwards can be a bit of a chore.&nbsp;The rental fee is $25 per board and they can be rented at the Visitor Center. Rentals need to be returned 30 minutes prior to the Visitor Center closing. Visitor center hours change with the length of daylight hours, contact the Visitor Center by phone for current operating hours.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

From grand tours of the entire Sanctuary to more focused visits to our animal care centers, there are plenty of opportunities to check out all there is to see, from cats and dogs who are learning how joyful life can be to birds, pigs and horses who are receiving the TLC they need to heal and grow.&nbsp;

 Tour the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Things To Do

Your presence is the best gift we could ask for, but for guests who’ve asked about a registry, we’ve put together ideas to help celebrate our new life together in Park City. You can find our registry <a href="https://www.zola.com/registry/abbyandjonas2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Our Registry

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FAQs

Wedding Weekend

We’re so excited to spend the whole weekend celebrating together! There’s plenty to do in Kanab, so come early, explore, and make a weekend out of it. Be sure to check out the “Things To Do” tab on for ideas and recommendations!

Saturday, September 5 — Welcome Party 6:00-9:00PM

Best Friends RV Site | 6:00–9:00 PM<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/JGjKz4pHDB66Ndg17" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Directions</a>We’ll kick off the weekend with heavy apps, drinks, and a few speeches at the Best Friends RV Site.Attire: Casual — but bring a layer! It can get chilly once the sun goes down.Dogs: Please leave dogs at the hotel or your campsite for this part of the weekend, the hotel has a built in area for pets so they will be comfortable. If you need to bring them, please keep them on the leash.TransportationWe’ll have a shuttle running between the Best Friends Roadhouse and the RV Site.5:30 PM — First shuttle departs the Roadhouse5:45 PM — First shuttle arrives at the RV Site6:00 PM — Second shuttle departs the Roadhouse6:15 PM — Second shuttle arrives at the RV Site8:15 PM — First shuttle departs the RV Site for town8:45 PM — Final shuttle departs the RV Site for townIf you’d rather drive yourself, that’s totally fine! There will be limited parking available at the RV Site. If you are alright taking the shuttle, that will help us manage the limited parking.Keep the Night GoingOnce you’re back in town, Adria’s will be open for anyone who wants to keep the party going. They’ve got food, drinks, and games, so feel free to head over and hang out!

Sunday, September 6 — Wedding Day

Angel’s Landing — Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Sunday Morning — HikeLynn Peek will lead a short hike on Sunday morning starting at 9:00 AM.Everyone is welcome to join! Meet at 8:30 at the Best Friends Roadhouse, the hike will be nearby, but may involve carpooling to the trailhead. We can have a shorter hike and a longer hike. More details announced at the welcome party!

Ceremony Details

Attire: Desert chic — think comfort over fashion. We will be dressed up but please wear what you are comfortable in! A layer for when the sun goes down is a must, and comfortable shoes are highly recommended. The entire venue is grass!Dogs: Please leave dogs at the hotel or your campsite.4:30 PM — CeremonyThe ceremony will be followed by dinner, drinks, and dancing.

Getting to the Wedding

There is no parking at the Sanctuary, so all guests will need to take a shuttle to the venue.Shuttles will depart from the Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, with transportation from the RV Site for campers.Shuttle Schedule3:00 PM — First shuttle departs the Roadhouse3:15 PM — First shuttle arrives at the RV Site and begins transporting guests to the venue. Two vans will continuously shuttle guests from the RV Site to the venue. We will have a cooler ready for you!3:30 PM — Second shuttle departs the Roadhouse3:45 PM — Second shuttle arrives at the RV Site and joins the vans transporting guests to the venue.4:00 PM — All guests should be at the venueThis gives everyone a little wiggle room to get settled before the ceremony begins at 4:30 PM.If you are on a bus from the hotel, they are not able to drive on dirt roads so you will be dropped at the RV park and a van will take you from there to the venue.Please plan to be ready and waiting at your designated pickup location at least 5 minutes before your shuttle departure time.

After the Wedding

Heading HomeShuttles will begin taking guests from the venue back to the Roadhouse or RV Site at 8:00 PM. The last pick up will be at 10:00PMAfterpartyFor those who aren’t ready to call it a night, we’ll keep things going with a silent disco at the RV Site. (Thanks, noise ordinance!)And there may or may not be a mechanical bull. 🤠 Vans will start transporting back to the hotel at 11:30.12:30 AM — Final shuttle to the hotel, so plan accordingly!

Jonas & Abigail

Jonas & Abigail

J&A

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