John Winkelman

Seckman Road was scheduled to reopen this week, returning a sense of normalcy after a memorable summer at Mastodon State Historic Site. The retaining wall, turn lane and new entrance were part of the construction project.

A couple of pawpaws found on the ground before the birds and squirrels got to them. The acorns offer some perspective for the size of the fruit from Missouri’s official state fruit tree.

Park service roads supplement the hiking opportunities at Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area in Ste. Genevieve County.

Archers are invited to participate in the conservation department’s annual Bowhunter Observation Survey.

The freezer at the Festus Crystal City Conservation Club is back and available for hunters to have the deer they harvest tested for chronic wasting disease.

Last year young hunters harvested 11,270 deer statewide during the early youth portion, including 108 in Jefferson County.

The chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed the newly updated treatment guidelines for the treatment of restless leg syndrome.

The chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital talked about the new clinical guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome which emphasize the risks of dopamine agonists and advocate for alternative therapies. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

Many moons ago when I was just getting my feet wet in the Jefferson County journalism business, another young whippersnapper was creating a name for himself on a much larger scale.

Easy to get to and easy to navigate, the Joachim Loop Trail offers a taste of the outdoors for everyone to enjoy.