Interesting foregrounds make for a more interesting night sky photo. Moab Utah has very little light pollution. You can use Ap's that tell you when the Milky Way will appear and where. But you should scout the sites during the day so you know where to set up your tripod.
Neowise with clouds
Taken from the top of Loveland Pass in Colorado. I like the cloud. It made for a different look. 2020