Cary Estes

Birmingham

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Pedal Power! The Licking County Cycling Scene Is on a Roll

3 weeks ago | livability.com | Cary Estes

Find out why cyclists and shops love to call this Central Ohio region home. By Cary Estes on March 31, 2025 Horns Hill Bike Park The Licking County cycling scene includes a new shop where biking and baklava come together. OneLove Café and Bike Shop in Granville opened in 2024, creating a space that co-owners Fulya Doslovich and Asu Turkmen envision being as much about people as it is about pedals and pastries.
Outdoor Activities in Johnson City, TN, Nurture a Community of Fitness Enthusiasts

1 month ago | livability.com | Cary Estes

Discover the thriving outdoor activity scene in Johnson City, TN, from fitness events to the cycling community. By Cary Estes on March 24, 2025 Between all the food and football, it can be difficult to get people off the couch on Thanksgiving Day, let alone entice them out of the house to run a 5K in cold weather. That was a concern in 2006 among organizers of the inaugural Johnson City Turkey Trot.
Enjoy 4 Seasons of Outdoor Fun in Northeast Wisconsin

1 month ago | livability.com | Cary Estes

This 18-county region is an outdoor lover's playground that will keep you busy all year. By Cary Estes on March 15, 2025Northeast Wisconsin is an outdoor lover's playground throughout the year, providing plenty of places to go and things to do during every season. Springtime Fun As the snow begins to melt, spring offers a wonderful opportunity to go chasing waterfalls throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
Northern Kentucky Waterways Are a Kayaker's Dream

1 month ago | livability.com | Cary Estes

From the Ohio and Licking Rivers to Big Bone Creek, kayakers will find a variety of beautiful views to explore. By Cary Estes on March 7, 2025 Kayaking enthusiast Jen Scheper moved to Northern Kentucky in 2017 - partly to take advantage of all the paddling opportunities available throughout the region. And it did not take long for her to realize she had made a good decision.
Education in Washington County: Classrooms With a View!

1 month ago | livability.com | Cary Estes

From university nature programs to STEM and career-focused public schools, students here are prepared to reach their highest peaks. By Cary Estes on March 6, 2025 When Lauren Smith moved to Washington County from Colorado two years ago, she wanted to make sure she wasn't giving up access to the type of outdoor recreation opportunities she had become accustomed to in the Rocky Mountain region.
David Pugh makes the case for having an attorney serve as ABC national chair

2 months ago | businessalabama.com | Cary Estes

Attorney David Pugh, a partner with the Birmingham-based Bradley law firm, has spent more time building court cases than physical places during his 36-year legal career. That is why his recent election as the 2025 national chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) national board of directors might surprise some. But as with most structures, there is more to Pugh's career than what is easily evident from the facade of a business title.
Tennessee Offers Four Seasons of Fun

Jan 13, 2025 | livability.com | Cary Estes

Home > TN > Experiences & Adventures > Tennessee Offers Four Seasons of Fun Regardless of the location within the state or on the calendar, the diverse beauty of Tennessee is always on display, as it offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation possibilities. Here is a quick look at the four seasons of fun available in all four corners of the state. Tennessee puts on a flowery show each spring, with bountiful blossoms popping up across the state.
Enjoy a Smorgasbord of Sports in Winston-Salem, NC

Dec 11, 2024 | livability.com | Cary Estes

Home > NC > Winston Salem > Experiences & Adventures > Enjoy a Smorgasbord of Sports in Winston-Salem, NC When it comes to sporting events, the Greater Winston-Salem area is often operating at Deac performance. That’s because the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons have a successful athletic program that provides nearly year-round entertainment options for the region. Here’s a look at the wide range of sports in Winston-Salem.
Indiana Row Crop Farm Generates 18% IRR

Nov 21, 2024 | landreport.com | Cary Estes |Eric O'Keefe

1.6 min readAcreTrader Management (ATM) announced it has successfully exited a four-year investment in an Indiana row crop farm. AcreTrader initiated the investment in the 169-acre corn and soybean farm in November 2020. At the time of closing, the investment property, which is located in Huntington County’s Wabash River Valley, had delivered an 18 percent net internal rate of return (IRR) to investors. The total net cash return to investors was $2.4 million.
Hit the Ground Running in Nashville, TN

Nov 21, 2024 | livability.com | Cary Estes

Home > TN > Nashville > Healthy Places > Hit the Ground Running in Nashville, TN ©Journal Communications/Nathan Lambrecht When it comes to its thriving running scene, the Nashville Region is in full stride. Because of Middle Tennessee’s diverse topography, running routes range from flat jaunts alongside beautiful rivers and creeks to challenging climbs throughout the area’s hillier sections.