Welcome to Book Adventures
The Ethan and Oliver Adventures books are based on real places we’re visiting as a family. Think of these Book Adventures posts as your companion guide. Is your explorer reading Day 7 of our Alabama book? You’ll be able to follow along with the exact stops from that day — complete with educational tie-ins, notebook prompts, faith connections, and fun extras to help your family explore alongside ours. The Real-Life Itinerary Behind the Stories — Coming to Life, One Day at a Time
We’re still in the middle of the adventure… and we can’t wait to bring you with us.
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Georgia Road Trip with Kids: Stories, Struggles, and Sacred Art (Day 1)
Welcome to Day 1: Region: Northwest Georgia If you’re reading along with Ethan and Oliver, today’s journey winds through Northwest…
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13-Day Alabama Road Trip Adventure with Kids
Where Fiction Meets the Real Road Planning an Alabama road trip with kids? Or even if you aren’t, we’ve created…
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The Grand Finale Tailgate Picnic (Day 13)
After thirteen days of rockets, rivers, canyons, gulf coast beaches, and everything in between, we packed one final meal to…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Coastal Creatures, Carnival Magic & Battleship Goodbyes (Day 13)
Welcome to Day 13: Dauphin Island & Mobile Bay If you’re looking for fun, educational things to do with kids…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Giants, Gators, and the Gulf (Day 12)
Welcome to Day 12: Wild Encounters & Coastal Calm If you’re looking for things to do with kids in southern…
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Simple Suppers & Salty Breezes (Day 12 )
Simple suppers and memories after a giant day on the Gulf Coast Some meals are more than just food—they’re a…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Heroes, History, and Home Again (Day 11)
Welcome to Day 11: Horseshoe Bend to Tuskegee If you’re looking for things to do with kids in central and…
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Southern Macaroni Pie (Day 11)
Comfort food at Aunt Jan’s house—with a macaroni cheesy Alabama twist. Inspired by our second night with my god-mother, Aunt…
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Kid-Friendly Beef Bites (Day 10)
A backyard feast inspired by lakeside adventure. Day 10 of Ethan & Oliver Adventures: The Great Alabama Road Trip was…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Courage, Change, and Conversations (Day 10)
Welcome to Day 10: Montgomery & Lake Martin If you’re looking for things to do with kids in central Alabama,…
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Mellow Mushroom-Style Magic Pizza Night (Day 9)
Day 9 of Ethan & Oliver Adventures: The Great Alabama Road Trip brought the boys back to Aunt Jan’s house…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Bridges, Bravery & Breaking Bread (Day 9)
Welcome to Day 9: Selma to Montgomery Trail If you’re looking for meaningful things to do with kids in Central…
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Super Soaker Slushies (Day 8)
A brother vs. brother showdown… and the ultimate way to cool off. Day 8 of Ethan & Oliver Adventures: The…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Fossils, Football & Flying Water (Day 8)
Welcome to Day 8: Tuscaloosa Region If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Tuscaloosa, Day 8 of…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Hidden Wonders, History & Horseback Rides Under the Stars (Day 7)
Welcome to Day 7: From Majestic Caves to Birmingham’s Legacy and Oak Mountain Trails If you’re looking for things to…
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Majestic Chocolate Fudge and Homemade Marshmallow Cream
After a full day of caverns, civil rights, and sunset trail rides… We wrapped up Day 7 of Ethan &…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Mummies, Monuments, and Mountain Trails (Day 6)
Welcome to Day 6: Anniston to Cheaha Mountain Looking for things to do in East Alabama with kids, Day 6…
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Southern Breakfast Classic, Buttery Biscuits (Day 6)
We woke up on Day 6 of the Alabama road trip at Grandmomma’s house with the smell of biscuits floating…
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Beef Tips Supper & Swirl Cake (Day 5)
Day 5 of our Alabama road trip ended with my mom and step-dad (grandmomma and granddaddy) where she made my…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Caves, Canyons & Curiosity (Day 5)
Welcome to Day 5: The North Alabama Nature Region If you’re looking for things to do in North Alabama with…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Printing Presses, Pulleys & Peace (Day 4)
Welcome to Day 4: The Huntsville Region If you’re looking for things to do in downtown Huntsville, Alabama with kids,…
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Galaxy Cones Under the Stars (Day 3)
Inspired by our day 3 road trip in Alabama after a full day of rockets, rails, and glamping under the…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Boosters, Butterflies & Blooms (Day 3)
Welcome to Day 3: The Huntsville Region If you’re searching for things to do in Huntsville, Alabama with kids, this…
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Marina Pizza Night at Ditto Landing (Day 2)
Inspired by Day 2 of our Alabama road trip—truth, wonder, and a peaceful evening by the water. After tracing Civil…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Critters, Curiosity & Creation (Day 2)
Welcome to Day 2: Decatur + Cullman + Huntsville If your kids are following along with Ethan & Oliver Adventures:…
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Knightly Honey Cakes: A Renaissance Faire Treat for Little Lords & Ladies (Day 1)
Inspired by Day 1 of our Alabama road trip with kids—Florence, music, and a royal good time! Now you can…
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Alabama Road Trip with Kids: Fathoming, Fun & Feasting (Day 1)
Welcome to Day 1: Tuscumbia + Florence Region A day of fathoming deep courage, savoring music and imagination, and feasting…
