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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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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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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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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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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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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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