The Everywhere Project

The Everywhere Project is a collaborative design project that pays tribute to the classic folk song “I’ve Been Everywhere”. It is curated by Adrian Walsh, a designer and illustrator based out of Southern California. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-29229271-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();

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Tallapoosa

Today, Trevor Rogers gives us a look at the New South in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Here's what he says about it:

"I grew up in Southern California, but my entire family is from Georgia. I only visited Georgia as a kid but from what I remember the air was thicker and the landscape was way more green than California's. Other than the fact that Tallapoosa is in Georgia, my family has no real tie to the city. After doing a lot of research I came up on an article from an 1890s Scientific American. The article was all about industry finally reaching the South and focused primarily on the city of Tallapoosa. Part of me regrets not going with my original concept based on the Bud Jones Taxidermy Museum."

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Atmore

Today, we're back in the USA and Juan Leguizamon is bringing us to Atmore, Alabama. Here's what he says about it:

"I have no connection with Atmore, I never heard of it before this project and I've never been there. But it shouldn't be a problem, because even the town's namesake Mr. C.P. Atmore never set foot within the town limits. However what grabbed my attention about Atmore is that this place used to be an important train stop of the Great Northern railroad."

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Salvador

Today, Tina Snow Le brings us back down to South America to visit Salvador, Brazil. Here are her thoughts on the place:

"I've always been intrigued by the vibrant energy of Brazil, and it's on my bucket list to visit the beautiful country soon. Salvador is well known for its large afro-brazilian community, handicraft abilities, and currently holds the world record for hosting the largest carnival in Brazil which all inspired the look and feel of my tag."

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Davenport

Today, Jason Sturgill brings us to tiny Davenport, CA. Here's what he says about it:

"I've always been a fan of the underdog, so I chose Davenport based on the fact that there were lots of places with that name and I wanted to highlight a lesser known one. I went with the Davenport in California which was named after a whaling captain and it's known as a place to watch wales so I knew I wanted that to be the focus of my label."

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Costa Rica

Today Joschko Hammermann brings is all the way down to tropical Costa Rica. Here are his thoughts:

"Costa Rica, a place where I have dreamed of going since forever. Perfect climate, huge volcanos and a beautiful pacific coast, make it a special place which would be easy to get used too, but hard to leave behind. I love the idea of exploring the coast by driving a Jeep through unpaved roads and exploring what is probably a little piece of heaven."

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Opelika

Today, Tony Carpenter brings us way down south to Opelika, Alabama. Here's what he says about it:

"Opelika is a city in Lee County, Alabama. According to 2010 Census, the population of Opelika was 26,477. It is a city 'rich in heritage with a vision for the future'. The first white settlers in the area now known as Opelika arrived in the late 1830s and established a community called Lebenon. After the removal of the native peoples by force in 1836-37, the area became known as 'Opelika', taken from a word in the Muskogee language meaning 'large swamp.'"

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Idaho

Today, I (Adrian Walsh) get to introduce you to my second home state, Idaho. Here are my thoughts on it:

"From pristine lakes tucked between tree covered mountains in the north, to majestic rivers, canyons, and farmland in the south, Idaho is one of America's best kept secrets. After my home state of Washington, Idaho is the place I've lived the longest, and now kind of feels like home."

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Chicopee

Today, Kyle Griggs takes us on a road trip through Chicopee, Massachusetts. Here's what he has to say:

"I was drawn to Chicopee because I was drawn to the famous Al's Diner in Chicopee. Chicopee is at the intersection of some big american highways and I thought about late night road trips across the country and stopping at this iconic diner for a midnight meal. I love the concept of Chicopee being simultaneously just another middle america town and an iconic and homey place to rest up for an hour during a long road trip."

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Houston

Today, Brandon Land takes us down to Houston, Texas. Here's what he has to say about the place:

"Houston is known as 'Space City' and therefore could not be more fitting for my experience. Whether it's losing our bearded savior to the Rockets, going to Astros games or visiting the Space Center; my memories of Houston have been centered around flying tin, hot dogs and baseball games."

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Winnemucca

Lydia Nichols takes us to Winnemucca. Here's what she says about it:

"Winnemucca caught my eye because of its quirkiness; hailed as 'The City of Paved Streets' and long believed to have ties to the notorious Butch Cassidy, there's something very interesting about this tiny Nevada town. Named for a local Native American Chief, Winnemucca loosely translates to 'one moccasin.'"

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Jacksonville

Today, Laszlo Kovacs brings us down south to Jacksonville, Florida. Here's what he says about his relationship with the city:

"Why Jacksonville Florida? My main reason is: I've never been there before. My relationship with Florida and Jacksonville in particular is completely platonic. I decided to exercise my imagination and guess that could be representative of the city without having to consult wikipedia, that was my challenge.  "They say that 'if someone gives you a currency of their country, sooner or later you'll end up visiting that country'. I hope this label will one day, lead me to visit the city of Jacksonville, and maybe when I get there, I will draw another label of another city that I've never been.  "So then Jacksonville will turn out to be my ticket to ride, to exciting unknown and unexpected places."

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Washington

Matthew Hollister takes us to my home state, Washington. Here's what he says about it:

"I moved to Washington just over three years ago. Having spent the previous twelve years in Brooklyn, NY I was shocked at the incredible mix of natural and urban environments. The combination of forests, lakes, mountains, ocean, and skyscrapers is like no where else. It is also a major port on the coast, and watching the enormous container ships come and go is really impressive. Washington may get a bad rap because of it's overcast weather, but when the sun comes out you realize that all of the rain was worth it."

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Spirit Lake

Today, Colby Thueson brings us to the great state of Idaho to visit Spirit Lake. Here's what he says about the place:

“I have no connection to Spirit Lake, Idaho, other than its location in my home state. I've never been there, but in doing my research it became such an eerie sounding place to me. The legend is that a Chieftains daughter of the Kootenai Tribe loved a young kootenay Brave. But a governing chief of a neighboring tribe threatened war if he was not allowed to marry this chiefs daughter. Her father consented, prompting the young Indian Maid and her Brave to bind themselves together and leap into the lake from a cliffside, avoiding their separation. As the lovers were never found, it's said that on a moonlit night, when the wind is still, you may see their shadowy figures as they drift across the lake in a canoe. As the lake ice floes melt and grind together in springtime, strange–mournful and haunting sounds can be heard.”

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Tocopilla

Today, Seth Neilson brings us down to South America to visit Tocopilla, Chile.  Here's what he says about it:

"Known as 'the Devil's Corner', Tocopilla is a port town in the Antofagasta region of Chile and is famous for its energy production, and as the birthplace of artist Alejandro Jodorowsky. It's also supposedly a good place to hang out on the beach and play some fútbol, volleyball or baseball, as the communal teams have won more than half the National Championships from the Chilean Baseball Federation." 

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Knoxville

Today, Jeremy Loyd brings us to Knoxville, Tennessee. Here's what he has to say about it:

"I've spent a good amount of time in Knoxville and it's surrounding areas. I have good friends that live near the city and enjoy visiting Norris Lake every fall. There's also the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is one of my family's favorite places to explore. I've found Knoxville to be a city that has a lot of unique attractions and history. It's a hard-working town rooted in manufacturing and mining, booming during the arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800's. The city was revitalized in 1982 when it hosted the World's Fair and the park developed for the fair is worth visiting. It also should be noted that residents there bleed Volunteer orange as Knoxville is the home of the University of Tennessee."

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Oskaloosa

Today, Doug Penick brings us to Oskaloosa, Iowa. Here's what he says about it:

"Named after the princess wife of a Seminole chief, Oskaloosa means Black Rain, from the Mvskoke words "oske" (rain) and "lvste" (black).  "I've never been to Oskaloosa, nor have I heard of it before taking on this project. I will say this little town has moxy. Any place whose headlining annual event is a Corn-on-the-Cob and Pork BBQ fest aptly named "Sweet Corn Serenade" is a place I want to be. Oskaloosa, I've never stepped foot on your soil, but you've secured a place in my heart."

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Catalina

Today, Travis Ladue takes us sailing out to Catalina Island. Here's what he says about it:

"Growing up, Catalina Island always meant one thing "camp." Cherry Valley Scout Camp, located on the island, was frequented by myself and other scouts in my troop every summer. Sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming will always remind me of Cherry Valley, and Catalina Island."