Bites, Hikes, & Other Likes

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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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Catherine Cantu

Nov 126 min read

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.

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

Catherine Cantu

Jun 194 min read

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.

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Catherine Cantu

Nov 25, 202317 min read

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!

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My Love Letters to San Antonio: Holiday Edition

Catherine Cantu

Mar 10, 20234 min read

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!

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Corey Billie's Airboat Rides - Everglades

Catherine Cantu

Feb 23, 20233 min read

Corey Billie's Airboat Rides - Everglades

Corey Billie's Airboat Rides in the Everglades is a bucket-list worthy experience!

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Catherine Cantu

Sep 1, 202213 min read

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.

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Catherine Cantu

Aug 19, 20225 min read

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...

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Catherine Cantu

May 30, 202216 min read

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...

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Catherine Cantu

Nov 10, 20217 min read

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...

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Big Bend Ranch State Park & Big Bend National Park

Catherine Cantu

Jun 4, 20219 min read

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...

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Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park

Catherine Cantu

May 21, 20218 min read

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,...

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Catherine Cantu

May 12, 20212 min read

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...

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Catherine Cantu

May 11, 20213 min read

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,...

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