These Welcome Signs From Every State Will Make You Want to Plan a Road Trip

If you’ve ever packed up the car for a nice, long trip across the United States of America, you might have noticed one thing all the states have in common. Other than being “united,” of course. They all make sure to give you a unique welcome as you drive past the state line. Along those desolate highways, you’ll see plenty of noteworthy sites like gorgeous mountains, mesas, forests, and giant tracks of nothing but desert and open sky. And on the way, you’ll also see a friendly “hello” that perfectly suits whichever state you’re in. Out west in Colorado, you might see wooden signs that welcome you to the “colorful” state, since Colorado originally meant “colored.” Or, you might see a welcome sign that proudly shows the state flag, nickname or motto — like in Arizona, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Illinois. Some also show off the state flower, like Missouri or California.