<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3LUPtt_0vhwrH4R00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3LUPtt_0vhwrH4R00" width="1000" height="600" ><p>Arkansas might be known as the Natural State, but it’s also home to some of the most unique quirks and traditions you can imagine. If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a river fishing for catfish or defending the beauty of the Ozarks to a non-believer, you just might be a true Arkansan. Let’s check out 18 fun signs that you’re living that sweet, Southern Arkansas life!</p><p>Table of Contents</p><h2>You’ve been noodling at least once</h2><p>Because catching a catfish with your bare hands is the kind of wild Arkansas experience that just makes sense.</p><h2>You can navigate backroads without Google Maps</h2><p>Paved or not, those winding country roads are second nature to you.</p><h2>You’ve got a favorite spot in the Ozarks</h2><p>Whether it’s hiking, camping, or just soaking in the views, the Ozarks are basically your backyard playground.</p><h2>You know every word to “The Arkansas Traveler”</h2><p>And you’ve probably heard it played on the fiddle more times than you can count.</p><h2>You’ve been to a Razorbacks game and called the Hogs</h2><p>Wooo Pig Sooie! If you didn’t lose your voice by the end, were you really there?</p><h2>You’ve eaten possum at least once</h2><p>And yes, it was probably prepared by someone’s grandma who swears it tastes just like chicken.</p><h2>You’ve been fishing before you could even walk</h2><p>And if you don’t have at least one photo of yourself with a fish bigger than your head, are you really from Arkansas?</p><h2>You know at least five people with a duck hunting addiction</h2><p>It’s practically the state sport.</p><h2>You’ve driven 30 minutes just to get to the nearest Walmart</h2><p>The only store you can count on in the middle of nowhere.</p><p><b>You’ve given directions using landmarks like “the old barn” or “where the Walmart used to be”</b></p><p>Street names? Who needs ‘em?</p><h2>You consider cornbread its own food group</h2><p>And it better be cast iron skillet cornbread, none of that store-bought nonsense.</p><h2>You’ve made at least one DIY project out of deer antlers</h2><p>Lamp? Coat rack? Centerpiece? The possibilities are endless.</p><h2>You’re used to seeing more deer than people on a morning drive</h2><p>Bonus points if you’ve had a conversation with someone about the best way to avoid hitting them.</p><h2>You know the difference between a holler and a valley</h2><p>And you’ve probably spent a weekend camping in one with a cooler full of Bud Light.</p><h2>You’ve floated down the Buffalo River</h2><p>Whether you were in a canoe, kayak, or an inflatable raft, you’ve experienced the beauty of the Buffalo firsthand.</p><h2>You can spot a tornado cloud from a mile away</h2><p>And you’ve got a favorite storm shelter to prove it.</p><h2><b>You’ve been to the Diamond Crater and</b> <b><i>almost</i></b> <b>found something</b></h2><p>It’s the eternal hope of striking it rich in the only diamond mine in the U.S., and you’ll keep trying until you do!</p><h2>You know better than to leave the house without bug spray in the summer</h2><p>Because Arkansas mosquitos are basically the state bird.</p><p>So, how many of these did you check off? If you found yourself nodding and laughing, congratulations—you’re as Arkansas as they come! You’ve embraced the beauty, the quirks, and even the oddities of life in the Natural State. Now, go on and call those Hogs one more time for good measure!</p></div></body>

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How Arkansas Are You? 18 Signs You’re a True Arkie

Arkansas might be known as the Natural State, but it’s also home to some of the most unique quirks and traditions you can imagine. If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a river fishing for catfish or defending the beauty of the Ozarks to a non-believer, you just might be a true Arkansan. Let’s check out 18 fun signs that you’re living that sweet, Southern Arkansas life!