10 Reasons People From Small Town Northern California Are The Best

Life in a small town leaves its mark on people, always for the better! People who grew up or have lived in small town Northern California are the true blue kind of folks.

Whether or not you still live in one, if you grew up in a small town in Northern California, then you’re one of the lucky ones. Even if you moved to one later in life and have called it home for many years now, you have the best perspective on the world, know how to get along with different types of people, and know how important community and family values are. Here’s a list of why small town Northern Californians are just the best.

When we make a friend, we make a friend for life. My oldest friend and I have been BFFs since the age of 3.

Flickr/ Wendy Soucie

We actually care about what’s happening in our community.

Flickr/ US Embassy Manila

Chances are we know our elected officials. They are our neighbors, our kids’ coaches, maybe even our own family members.

Flickr/ Darien Library

We know how to have a good time, like this guy who just won a competition at the Arcata Oyster Festival.

Flickr/ Bob Doran

We’re tough. Seriously, what would Northern California do without the brave men and women who serve our country in a variety of ways? Not to mention the hometown heros who we have to thank for so much.

Flickr/ Don McCullough

We know all the best local hangouts.

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We’ll lend a hand to those in need.

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We love celebrating milestones with each other, however large or small.

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We’re family oriented and spend as much time with loved ones as we can.

Flickr/ Steve Wright

We’re collaborative and supportive. Whether we are lending our neighbor a tool or baking a casserole for a friend in need, we know how to pull together as a community.

Wikimedia/Catherine Scott

Why else do you love living in a small town here in Northern California? Share with us your favorite reasons why on Facebook!