7 Photos You’ll Only Understand If You Hail From West Virginia

There are just certain sights and sounds and experiences that resonate in a special way if you're from West Virginia. Some are so unique, in fact, that you'll only understand them if you are from the Mountain State. It's a privilege, living here, and it's not one to take lightly! So let's revel in it a bit, with a series of photos that you're most likely to understand only if you hail from West Virginia.

1. The West Virginia University Mascot

No, it's not an animal. It's a Mountaineer!

2. The Mystery Hole

We'll not give away the secret, but this unique roadside attraction near Ansted is something you've got to see to believe.

3. Devil's Elbow at Chimney Corner

Devil's Elbow is just one (extreme) example of the serpentine roads you'll find in the Mountain State!

4. Country Roads

Speaking of roads, only a West Virginian truly understands that feeling when the first few notes of John Denver's iconic hit begins to play! It's sing along time, for sure!!

5. Welcome to West Virginia

For another feel good moment, there's nothing like seeing one of these signs signaling that you are ALMOST HOME!

6. Ramps

No, we're not talking about ways to make loading furniture on moving trucks easier. We're talking about the magical plants that grow in our forests and whose scent oozes out our every pore each spring!

7. The inside of a persimmon seed

A West Virginian knows just what they're looking at in this picture, and they can promptly tell you just what kind of winter we'll be having this year, to boot.

What other sights from West Virginia strike you as uniquely West Virginian? Let us know! And if you're looking to add some even more uniquely West Virginia experiences to your bucket list, we've got you covered. Want to take your West Virginia state pride even further? Peruse Etsy's selection of West Virginia themed items. There are some real Almost Heaven treasures!