I hiked 130 miles through the American Southwest. Here are 10 hidden gems and must-see spots I visited along the way.

Timothy MooreOct 8, 2022, 18:03 IST

I visited 14 national parks and several state parks during my trip through the American Southwest.Timothy Moore

My husband and I spent nearly a month exploring the American Southwest this summer.
Popular sites on our itinerary, like Antelope Canyon and Zion National Park, didn't disappoint.

This summer, my husband and I spent 19 days touring the American Southwest in a rented Kia K5.

My husband Trent and I took a 19-day trip through the American Southwest.Timothy Moore

After going to High Dune, we explored Zapata Falls nearby.Timothy Moore

Trent and I hiked down the caverns so that we could look at all of the rock formations.Timothy Moore

We stopped at the Kanab Sand Caves when we drove from Arizona to Utah.Timothy Moore

Bryce Canyon had little light pollution and was a great place to stargaze.Timothy Moore

Capitol Reef had impressive landscapes and was less crowded than many of Utah's other national parks.Timothy Moore

We arrived at Zion National Park early to hike Angels Landing.Timothy Moore

We escaped the crowds at Devils Garden Loop in Arches National Park.Timothy Moore

The terrain at Black Canyon of the Gunnison was a change from the other destinations we visited.Timothy Moore

There was snow and ice on our hike to Sky Pond this summer.Timothy Moore

Trent and I stopped in Denver, Colorado, during our trip.Shutterstock

Trent and I hope to return to the Southwest in the future.Timothy Moore