We love West Virginia here at Only In Your State, and we've been bragging about it day in and day out for years now. One thing I've learned in my own time as the West Virginia writer for Only In Your State is that we West Virginia lovers have this in common: we've all been shaped in significant ways by our time in Almost Heaven. There's no place like home, they say, and that's especially true when that home looks like wild, wonderful West Virginia. That's one reason why we're so excited about the new line of West Virginia products at Wear Your Roots. Now, not only can we write about everything we love about this beautiful state, but we can also regularly (and proudly!) wear our loyalty to the Mountain State, something that fits right along with this list of a dozen surefire ways to tell that you've got strong roots in West Virginia.
1. You feel most at home in the mountains.
The mountains are calling, and we must go. It's in our blood.
2. You know all the words to "Country Roads" and you don't mind belting them out whenever the opportunity arises.
Enough said.
3. You've got plenty of blue and gold in your closet.
And now, thanks to Wear Your Roots, you can fill your closet with more West Virginia wear!
4. You know that a ramp isn't just a type of simple machine.
And you know to stock up on deodorant and breath mints during ramp-eating season.
5. You have a soft spot in your heart for bridges. Especially record-breaking single-span steel arch bridges.
What else would you expect from a state with so many gorgeous rivers and mountain ranges?
6. You celebrate June 20 as a holiday.
Happy Birthday, West Virginia!
7. You can't make it through the movie "We Are Marshall" dry-eyed.
It's not just a sweet story to us. We actually lived it.
8. You know how to pronounce all of West Virginia's many shibboleths, including Kanawha, Hurricane, and Canaan.
What others did we miss?
9. A snowy road doesn't phase you, but a deer in the road might.
And when the deer is on the snowy road...
10. Pepperoni Rolls are one of your favorite snacks.
And you know which bakeries (and which gas stations) sell the best.
11. You know how to get by.
Country folks can survive, they say, and we in West Virginia are living proof.
12. You know better than to trust the GPS.
There are many times when GPS route suggestions and time estimates aren't too good at taking into account the reality of our curving back roads.
Extra deep roots are one of the things that make West Virginians so unique. Whether you still live in West Virginia or not, wear your roots with pride. As a bonus just for our readers, use the coupon code
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},"10":0,"15":"\"Helvetica Neue\"","16":11}">WestVirginia10 to save 10% off all West Virginia apparel at Wear Your Roots if you choose to go that route to show off your love of our wild, wonderful Mountain State!
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