Books, Bites, and Sights
"I sha'n't be gone long. – You come too." – Robert Frost
Hi, there! My name is Natalie Ray, and I am the creator of Books, Bites, and Sights.
This blog is space for me to focus more on the things that bring me joy: reading, yoga, spirituality, early mornings, travel, peanut butter, hot coffee, recovery, love, long phone calls, and more. I won’t be gone long— you come too.
Explore my authentic and unsolicited take on different books, bites, and sights from a variety of destinations by clicking on the drop downs. And don’t forget to leave a comment on your take, suggestions, or experiences.
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24 Hours in St.Louis November 7 – 8, 2025 Here is the gist: 63 in 365. 63 national parks in 365 days or less. After nearly a year of planning, saving, and preparing, my boyfriend and I will be leaving our cozy Nashville west-side apartment in January to live and travel full time in our…
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October 16 – 18, 2025 Bites: The Camping Pancake For this post, I want to focus on a keystone food in my diet: the pancake. Over my fall break from school, I took two days to solo explore Great Smokey Mountains National Park and Fontana Dam. Fall leaves, winding roads, crisp air, and stillness. Thursday…
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October 9th – 14th, 2025 Hello – and welcome to my blog (and my first post). My intention for this blog is capture more of what brings me joy: books, bites, and sights. By doing so, I hope to bring more joy into my life. So, if you also find joy in turning pages or…
Books, Bites, and Sights 