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Marilyn Jones, a journalist and photographer for more than 30 years, specializes in travel. Her articles and photographs have appeared in major newspapers including Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Chicago Sun-Time and Columbus Dispatch. As well as major magazines including Elks Magazine, Alabama Living, Military Officer, Escapees, Texas Farm and Home, Illinois Country Living, Carolina Country and Renaissance Magazine.

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An excellent museum in Smithfield, NC, is the Ava

An excellent museum in Smithfield, NC, is the Ava Gardner Museum.

@avagardnermuseum #northcarolina

Harper House served as a Union Field Hospital duri

Harper House served as a Union Field Hospital during the Bentonville Civil War battle in NC.

@bentonvillshs #northcarolina

Traveling along I-95 in NC? Stop in Smithfield for

Traveling along I-95 in NC? Stop in Smithfield for lunch at Simple Twist. I had Mac and cheese with seafood...yum!!!

@simple_twist_nc #northcarolina @visitjoco

Johnston County Heritage Center in Smithfield, NC,

Johnston County Heritage Center in Smithfield, NC, features traveling exhibits as well as a reading room to learn about local history and genealogy.

@johnstoncountyheritage #northcarolina

I had a splendid day in #Winston-Salem, NC, visiti

I had a splendid day in #Winston-Salem, NC, visiting historic gardens. @visitwinstonsalem #visitwinstonsalem

Room with a view!! Crystal Tower in Gulf Shores, #

Room with a view!! Crystal Tower in Gulf Shores, #Alabama, with Young's Suncoast Vacation Rentals.

#ALBeachWriter #VisitALBeaches @visitalbeaches #beach #travel

Ah, another beautiful day in #Natchez, #Mississipp

Ah, another beautiful day in #Natchez, #Mississippi!! I took this photo at Monmouth Historic Inn and Gardens. @visitnatchez

I ended my visit to Vicksburg, Mississippi at the

I ended my visit to Vicksburg, Mississippi at the #Vicksburg National Military Park. A wonderful two days in this lovely city.

@visitvicksburg #travel #history

Duff Green Mansion in Vicksburg, Mississippi. @vi

Duff Green Mansion in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

@visitvicksburg #Vicksburg #Mississippi #bedandbreakfast breakfast

Springtime in Vicksburg, Mississippi. @visitvicks

Springtime in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

@visitvicksburg #Vicksburg #Mississippi #flower #roses

Sunset over the Mississippi River as seen from #Vi

Sunset over the Mississippi River as seen from #Vicksburg, #Mississippi. @visitvicksburg

Bluebonnets in Austin, Texas. #Austin #Texas #flo

Bluebonnets in Austin, Texas.

#Austin #Texas #flowers #bluebonnets

The joy of Spring! #Austin #Texas #Flower

The joy of Spring!

#Austin #Texas #Flower

Happy Easter weekend. Sending you love and blessin

Happy Easter weekend. Sending you love and blessings.

My little sweetheart!

My little sweetheart!

More wildflowers at Martin Creek Lake State Park i

More wildflowers at Martin Creek Lake State Park in East Texas.

#Texas #Flower

Another beautiful day at Martin Creek Lake State P

Another beautiful day at Martin Creek Lake State Park in East Texas.

#Texas #flower

A little touch of Spring in Martin Creek Lake Stat

A little touch of Spring in Martin Creek Lake State Park in East Texas.

#Texad #flower

Tiny wildflower at Martin Creek Lake State Park in

Tiny wildflower at Martin Creek Lake State Park in East Texas.

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