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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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Fruita Barn in Capitol Reef National Park

Fruita Barn in Capitol Reef National Park

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

Image of Bryce Point

Image of Bryce Point

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

Christmas Season in Memphis, Tennessee

Christmas Season in Memphis, Tennessee

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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

Four Days in Zion National Park

Four Days in Zion National Park

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

Rock Island State Park & Burgess Falls State Park

Rock Island State Park & Burgess Falls State Park

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

Zion Helicopters - 55 Mi Zion Canaan Cliffs Tour + Butte Landing

Zion Helicopters - 55 Mi Zion Canaan Cliffs Tour + Butte Landing

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

Lake Tahoe Winter Vacation

Lake Tahoe Winter Vacation

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

My Love Letters to San Antonio: Holiday Edition

My Love Letters to San Antonio: Holiday Edition

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

Corey Billie's Airboat Rides - Everglades

Corey Billie's Airboat Rides - Everglades

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

A Weekend in Hot Springs National Park

A Weekend in Hot Springs National Park

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

Old Town Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona

Old Town Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona

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

5 Days in Colorado Springs

5 Days in Colorado Springs

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

Desert Skies and Hot Air Balloon Rides

Desert Skies and Hot Air Balloon Rides

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

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas

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

Tour de San Antonio - A Staycation Story

Tour de San Antonio - A Staycation Story

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

Weekend Trip to Austin, Texas

Weekend Trip to Austin, Texas

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

Roadtripping Croatia

Roadtripping Croatia

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

A Sunday Funday in New Braunfels, Texas

A Sunday Funday in New Braunfels, Texas

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

Floating for a Good Time

Floating for a Good Time

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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