YELLOWSTONE from page 2 is true mountain driving and not for the faint at heart. Entering the park from the northeast takes you into the Lamar Valley which is renowned for its abundant wildlife. Huge herds of bison can usually be seen here along with elk, pronghorn, deer, coyotes, foxes and bear. Moose and wolves are more elusive, but also make their homes here. The eastern entrance is

Grow Fast, Fun, and Easy Microgreens MELINDA MYERS CONTRIBUTOR Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to 10 days you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack, or add to your favorite sandwich or salad. Simply purchase seeds of lettuce, greens,

| PUBLISHER LETTERS | Deus Ex Machina Dear Reader, Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everything seemed hopeless, only to have a miraculous solution present itself seemingly out of nowhere? We’ve all experienced these moments, where the hand of fate intervenes in our lives, providing a deus ex machina. What, you may ask, is a deus ex machina? This Latin expression

| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Have things gotten off to a slower start this year? Can’t recall when, other than dandelions and dirt clods, farm fields looked as fallow as they do right now. Near enough untilled. Though a person knows better. Written during waning days in May, a few green sprouts break through the topsoil. Usually, as we plunge into June, corn is up and grows

Heritage Trails County Park Attracts New Visitors to Region New Mountain Bike Riding Experiences Unparalleled in Southeastern Wisconsin New mountain bike trails in Slinger at Heritage Trails County Park are now open for riding. In 2021, Washington County partnered with Metro Mountain Bikers (MMB) to develop bike trails at Heritage Trails. Since their opening, daily visitors to the park have