This isn't the Caribbean. It's Michigan.  MICHIGAN. We couldn't believe it, either.

Stony Man Summit is a short, 1.6 mile roundtrip hike to the second highest peak in the park.  It's a short climb and a beautiful trail that has beautiful views of the mountains and valley.

The Taylor Creek Trail is located in the less-crowded Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park.

Noble Beast Brewing is a great addition to the Cleveland beer scene.

Over 15 miles of hiking trails throughout this beautiful 2500 acre park.

The large pieces of driftwood, beautiful stones and beach glass, and Lake Erie views make this a favorite spot for photographers,  beachcombers, and nature-lovers.

“If you are a dreamer come in If you are a dreamer a wisher a liar A hoper a pray-er a magic-bean-buyer If youre a pretender come sit by my fire For we have some flax golden tales to spin Come in! Come in!”― Shel Silverstein

Gorges and waterfall are definitely our thing. If they’re your thing, too, you’ll want to visit Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes region of NY

If you're visiting Zion, add Zion Canyon Brewing Company to your itinerary.

We hiked this 2.5 mile section of the trail starting at the McDanels Launch area in Moraine State park. Like other areas of the trail we've hiked, it was beautiful all over again.