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Bites, Hikes, & Other Likes
A PERSONAL BLOG
Welcome to Bites, Hikes, & Other Likes, a unique blog here for you to explore, where you will find hiking and travel recommendations, as well as recs for restaurants and cocktails in the Knoxville area. I've also lived in Lafayette, Louisiana, San Antonio, Texas, and Memphis, Tennessee and still have a deep love for each city.
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Capitol Reef National Park + Torrey, Utah
This post outlines a trip to Capitol Reef National Park and Torrey, Utah. This was a stop along a roadtrip of Utah's Might Five national parks.
Catherine Cantu
May 309 min read
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Bryce Canyon National Park + Tropic, Utah
This post details a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park and Tropic, Utah.
Catherine Cantu
May 238 min read
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This posts outlines visits to Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Laurel Falls, Spruce Flats Falls, The Sinks, and Cades Cove.
Catherine Cantu
Nov 12, 20247 min read
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Four Days in Zion National Park
This 4-day Zion National Park itinerary is sure to leave you breathless.
Catherine Cantu
Nov 11, 202418 min read
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Rock Island State Park & Burgess Falls State Park
Visits to Rock Island State Park and Burgess Falls State Park offer views of stunning waterfalls.
Catherine Cantu
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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Lake Tahoe Winter Vacation
A Lake Tahoe Winter vacation is so dreamy, even for non-skiers! Think snowmobiling, sleigh rides on the beach, snowy hikes, and great food!
Catherine Cantu
Nov 25, 202317 min read
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A Weekend in Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park in Garland County, Arkansas is an amazing place for a weekend getaway. It is even dreamier in December.
Catherine Cantu
Feb 15, 202319 min read
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Old Town Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona
For my 30th birthday, I headed to Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona where Alex and I met up with two other couples who are long-time...
Catherine Cantu
Sep 19, 202216 min read
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5 Days in Colorado Springs
If you've ever wanted to visit Colorado Springs, CO, this post is for you! It explores scenic hikes, things to do, and where to eat.
Catherine Cantu
Sep 1, 202213 min read
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Tour de San Antonio - A Staycation Story
I moved to San Antonio, Texas from Lafayette, Louisiana on August 1, 2020, and the last time I saw my best friend Alicia, who now lives...
Catherine Cantu
Nov 29, 202117 min read
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Big Bend Ranch State Park & Big Bend National Park
I headed to Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park for Memorial Day Weekend with Alex and some of our other friends from...
Catherine Cantu
Jun 4, 20219 min read
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Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park
I fell in love with national parks, mountains, waterfalls, and the outdoors after going to Canada in 2017 with a good friend. In 1872,...
Catherine Cantu
May 21, 20218 min read
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Pedernales Falls State Park
One of the coolest things about moving to Texas has been reconnecting with one of my high school friends, Lauren. She moved to Austin...
Catherine Cantu
May 12, 20212 min read
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Lost Maples or Lost Ankles?
Texas State Parks stole my heart after my first visit to one. The Hill Country is a unique place with rolling hills, breathtaking views,...
Catherine Cantu
May 11, 20213 min read
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