Whether you’re already from Washington or just wondering if this beautiful state may be right for you, here are 12 common signs you definitely belong in the Pacific Northwest:

  1. You’re adventurous and love outdoor activities.

Flickr / papalars Our state has so much to offer outside, you’ll always be able to explore a new spot!

  1. You’d consider yourself free-spirited.

Flickr / rickkennedy Washingtonians tend to be more liberal than people in other places, but of course there are all kinds of opinions across the state.

  1. You’re (somewhat) hi-tech.

Flickr / lamenta3 We love our technology!

  1. You’re not afraid of getting wet when it rains.

Google Images / The Film Spectrum Umbrella? Rain poncho? Nope. Bring it on.

  1. You’re always listening to music.

Flickr / tedsblog Between all of our local musicians, you’ll never take your headphones out.

  1. You enjoy trips to the beach.

Flickr / logicalrealist Washington has some jaw-dropping coastal beaches while other states aren’t as lucky to be near water.

  1. You like to drink.

Wikipedia Even though we’re hit with some ridiculous alcohol taxes, Washingtonians usually don’t mind a beer, glass of wine, or shot of liquor every now and then (okay, everyday).

  1. You have a creative side.

Flickr / bijoubaby We’re known to be more artistic and innovative. Whether you’re into painting, writing, making music, photography, cooking up new recipes, you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or anything imaginative, you’ll find great inspiration & resources here in Washington.

  1. You like to read.

Flickr / martinaphotography After all, what are you doing right now?

  1. You like to see green outside.

Flickr / patrickmcnally They don’t call us the Evergreen state for nothing!

  1. You have a bit of country in you, but you also don’t mind the city, either.

Flickr / rs_butner Washington has diverse environments across the state, from our many small towns to the major city of Seattle!

  1. You identify as a 12th Man (or WoMan).

Flickr / philiprobertson SEEEEEAHAAAWKS!

So, how many of these were true for you? Share your number below!

Flickr / papalars

Our state has so much to offer outside, you’ll always be able to explore a new spot!

Flickr / rickkennedy

Washingtonians tend to be more liberal than people in other places, but of course there are all kinds of opinions across the state.

Flickr / lamenta3

We love our technology!

Google Images / The Film Spectrum

Umbrella? Rain poncho? Nope. Bring it on.

Flickr / tedsblog

Between all of our local musicians, you’ll never take your headphones out.

Flickr / logicalrealist

Washington has some jaw-dropping coastal beaches while other states aren’t as lucky to be near water.

Wikipedia

Even though we’re hit with some ridiculous alcohol taxes, Washingtonians usually don’t mind a beer, glass of wine, or shot of liquor every now and then (okay, everyday).

Flickr / bijoubaby

We’re known to be more artistic and innovative. Whether you’re into painting, writing, making music, photography, cooking up new recipes, you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or anything imaginative, you’ll find great inspiration & resources here in Washington.

Flickr / martinaphotography

After all, what are you doing right now?

Flickr / patrickmcnally

They don’t call us the Evergreen state for nothing!

Flickr / rs_butner

Washington has diverse environments across the state, from our many small towns to the major city of Seattle!

Flickr / philiprobertson

SEEEEEAHAAAWKS!

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