Photo by Art Smith

A wildflower blooms in an open area along the Pioneer Trail east of Marietta recently. The trail is part of the Rudolph Farm Trails network that extends from Mill Creek Road to Ohio 821. The area is now part of the Broughton Nature and Wildlife Education Area. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at Instagram.com/mariettatimes.