A eastern newt paddles across a pond at the Washington Works Nature Trails late one afternoon recently. The park is open to the public and contains a wide variety of wildlife and plants. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)

A eastern newt paddles across a pond at the Washington Works Nature Trails late one afternoon recently. The park is open to the public and contains a wide variety of wildlife and plants. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)