West Virginia keeps past times Close and safe. We’re plain and simple people, and we remember the basics. Pride in who we are is easy - no matter what our different beliefs. We laugh easily, but honestly. "Come home with your wild, sweet smile," is the way we expresses our basic message that, despite politics or arguments, we want you to remember home and be happy to be home. Smile.

	West Virginia has more extended families, per capita, than any other state, so we’re blessed with many "Mamaws and Papaws." Title: YOU’RE A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES
	Our first mascot. Its name is "Camie." Do you see its wild, sweet smile? Title: SMILE! YOU’RE ON CAMMIE FLAUGE
	All birds have a license to fly, then rest a while. West Virginia birds live in wild, sweet style. Title: RAIN ON A TIN ROOF Photo by Jason Dillon
	What’s that on the ground? It’s a bird. . . It’s a tur. . tle? No, but close Title: PONY LOOKS CLOSE Photo by Jason Dillon
	Title: CEREDO-KENOVA SMILES
	Is that a frog? What county is he from? Do you know anyone who can name the 55 West Virginia counties? We don’t. When you come home, can you organize a contest to see who can name them fastest? Will you challenge the Governor to enter?
The West Virginia Dept. of Natural Resources has a game, "Wildlife Jeopardy." Do you want their questions and answers on this site? You can learn about West Virginia Wildlife http://www.wvdnr.gov/wildlife/wdpintro.shtm The Mountain Chorus Frog looks like your "camies." Could it be our mascot, named BDU? Would you like to hear what it sounds like? SHARE WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE, ABOUT HOME.