Fireflies are not common in the West. I have only seen them west of the Mississippi one time, oddly in the mountains of New Mexico.

There are no fireflies out West. I grew up in Michigan. At age 21, I moved to Washington State to climb mountains, and stayed.

What I miss about living in Michigan:

1. Great Lakes
2. Fireflies
3. Cardinals (beautiful red birds)
4. Gorgeous fall colors.

Washington State is called the "Evergreen State" for a reason. But we have the Cascade Mountains, Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Visiting my parents in Michigan, I scanned the horizon for my beloved mountains.