In case you’re on the fence about whether or not West Virginia is where you should be, here are 10 signs you belong in the Mountain State.
- You love mountains.
Photo Phiend/Flickr You like them better than oceans and you miss their presence when you aren’t around them.
- And you love rivers and lakes, too.
White Water Mag Ltd For their beauty and how fun they are to play in.
- You love small-town life.
Big cities with their noise and traffic and fast pace never appealed much to you. You don’t mind that you know nearly everyone in town and they know you. You like the slow pace of life in a small town.
- After a road trip out of state, you pass the Capitol on the interstate and know that you’re home.
And you’re happy to be back.
- You know the best kinds of vegetables are homegrown.
Maybe you grow them yourself or buy them off someone who does.
- You know how to drive in the winter.
Scoo Snow and ice never scared you, even on our mountains and hills.
- You’re an expert at watching out for deer in the roadway.
Colby Stopa/ Flickr They come out of nowhere sometimes, it seems.
- You love the outdoors
Jason Pratt/ Flickr Whether you’re hiking, mountain biking, fishing or hunting, you love being outside.
- You are fiercely devoted to your favorite sports team.
Al Johnson Whether it’s the WVU Mountaineers or the Marshall Thundering Herd, you proudly cheer on your team no matter their record.
- You absolutely love it here and can’t imagine ever leaving.
Darwinek You love everything about West Virginia. Why would you ever leave?
Do you agree with these signs that you belong in West Virginia? How many can you identify with and what did I leave off the list?
Photo Phiend/Flickr
You like them better than oceans and you miss their presence when you aren’t around them.
White Water Mag Ltd
For their beauty and how fun they are to play in.
Big cities with their noise and traffic and fast pace never appealed much to you. You don’t mind that you know nearly everyone in town and they know you. You like the slow pace of life in a small town.
And you’re happy to be back.
Maybe you grow them yourself or buy them off someone who does.
Scoo
Snow and ice never scared you, even on our mountains and hills.
Colby Stopa/ Flickr
They come out of nowhere sometimes, it seems.
Jason Pratt/ Flickr
Whether you’re hiking, mountain biking, fishing or hunting, you love being outside.
Al Johnson
Whether it’s the WVU Mountaineers or the Marshall Thundering Herd, you proudly cheer on your team no matter their record.
Darwinek
You love everything about West Virginia. Why would you ever leave?
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