Books, Bites, and Sights
"I sha'n't be gone long. – You come too." – Robert Frost
About Me
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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June 9th – 12th, 2026 North Cascades is nicknamed the “American Alps”. And after visiting this rugged landscape, I get it. A sea of steep, jagged peaks. Vast, shimmering, turquoise lakes in the shadows of those peaks. And glaciers galore. The hikes here are insane – in many regards: Strenuous. Challenging. Breathtaking. Remote. All the…
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June 4th – June 8th As the old saying goes, “You get a lot of bang for your buck.” And this sentiment rings true with Mount Rainier National Park. Whether you’re looking for once in a lifetime feats, jaw-dropping views, waterfalls on waterfalls on waterfalls, or accessibility, Mount Rainier has you covered. And how can…
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May 30th – June 2nd A Long Weekend Exploring Olympic National Park The Pacific Northwest. Prior to coming here on our 63 in 365 journey, I had never set foot in the PNW, and the only thing I thought I knew about the area was that it rained – a lot. Oh! And the whole…
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May 16th – 22nd, 2026 East Side V West Side: Which Side of Glacier is Better? East Side Many Glacier, St. Mary, Two Medicine, and East Glacier Camping Bites We went preseason, so a lot of what the town of St. Mary had to offer was still closed; however, don’t let this discourage you. There…
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April 29th – May 1st, 2026 Books, Bites, and Lakes: My Take on How to Explore Grand Teton National Park Amory and I only had three days in GTNP – boo. And we went preseason, so many things were still inaccessible due to snow and Winter closures. But when I reminisce on my favorite moments…
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April 19th – April 23rd, 2026 Barley Enough to Scratch the Surface: A 5 Day, 4 Night Itinerary in Yosemite National Park One of my all time favorites – Yosemite National Park brought Amory and I up to park number 43 of our 63 in 365 journey. Although this was my second visit to the…
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April 15th – 17th, 2026 Slow. Simple. And Refreshing. Redwoods reignited my drive to be gratefully in the moment of this 63 in 365 journey. Sleeping in your car daily. Not showering for nearly two weeks. Eating only packaged, shelf-stable foods. It can be all-consuming, and the pessimism can begin to be unwavering. But the…
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April 2nd – 3rd, 2026 Condors, Caves, and California Peaks, Oh My: A Weekend Away in Pinnacles National Park Pinnacles National Park holds a soft spot in my heart for a good reason; It is full of so many epic things (peep the title of this post) yet it really isn’t all that big (only…
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