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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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Christmas Season in Memphis, Tennessee
This post outlines things to do during the Christmas season in and around Memphis, Tennessee.
Catherine Cantu
Nov 17, 20247 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, 20246 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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Zion Helicopters - 55 Mi Zion Canaan Cliffs Tour + Butte Landing
This post outlines my experience taking flight with Zion Helicopters on a butte-iful day in May 2024.
Catherine Cantu
Jun 19, 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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My Love Letters to San Antonio: Holiday Edition
Heading to San Antonio for the holidays? Here's a short guide of holiday-related things to do and see from my time living there!
Catherine Cantu
Mar 10, 20234 min read
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Corey Billie's Airboat Rides - Everglades
Corey Billie's Airboat Rides in the Everglades is a bucket-list worthy experience!
Catherine Cantu
Feb 23, 20233 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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Desert Skies and Hot Air Balloon Rides
If you’ve ever debated back and forth with yourself on whether a hot air balloon ride is something you’d like to do, this is your sign to...
Catherine Cantu
Aug 19, 20225 min read
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Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas
Alex and I went on a cruise to CocoCay, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Philipsburg, St. Maarten from November 14th to 21st, 2021...
Catherine Cantu
May 30, 202216 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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Weekend Trip to Austin, Texas
Alex and I headed to Austin, TX early in the day on Saturday, 11/6/21, for an Evening with The String Cheese Incident, who was playing at...
Catherine Cantu
Nov 10, 20217 min read
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Roadtripping Croatia
Three years ago, my Mom and I flew from Lafayette, Louisiana to Dubrovnik, Croatia. We spent nine wonderful days together traveling,...
Catherine Cantu
Sep 6, 202114 min read
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A Sunday Funday in New Braunfels, Texas
One weekend back in June, Alex and I went tubing with a few of our friends on the San Marcos River. We opted to stay overnight in New...
Catherine Cantu
Jul 23, 20215 min read
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Floating for a Good Time
San Marcos River On Saturday, June 12, 2021, we headed out to San Marcos to float the river. Now, I'm from Louisiana, and while there are...
Catherine Cantu
Jun 16, 20213 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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