TheHungryCamper

Skillet Vegetable Lasagna

This was the first recipe I made from a cookbook while camping. I was SO EXCITED! Before we started our trip, I bought and read the Dirty Gourmet cookbook front to back. I couldn’t wait to make a recipe from it. Everything looked so interesting and delicious. I can tell the authors (Aimee Trudeau, EmilyContinue reading “Skillet Vegetable Lasagna”

The North Dakota Badlands

Over Labor Day weekend, we camped in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We drove in from the East after leaving Minneapolis. Initially, it was all hills and grassland. Then, suddenly we hit the Badlands and I was totally blown away. The difference was striking. It was likely the strong coffee contributing, but I felt such giddinessContinue reading “The North Dakota Badlands”

Turkey Burgers!

I’ve never been a big turkey burger advocate until my sister, Colleen, introduced me to her amazing recipe. Now it’s a staple in our meals that I make about once a month. They are delicious and simple to make. Also, pretty easy to clean up which is a huge plus while camping! Ingredients: 2 lbsContinue reading “Turkey Burgers!”

Pure Michigan

Those Michigan advertisements were not exaggerating when they said Michigan was pure!! Every view is stunning. A true hidden gem in the Midwest. I cannot believe these amazing sights are in Indiana’s (my home state) backyard! We first stayed in Grand Rapids and visited Matt’s old buddies. Then, headed along the west coast of MichiganContinue reading “Pure Michigan”

New Beginnings!

After multiple Amazon orders, endless Internet research, and intense RV packing (at one point I definitely had a meltdown), we are finally done and ready to start our adventure! We plan to head to the Michigan Gold Coast and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Then, we will head out West. First stop is Grand Rapids, MI.Continue reading “New Beginnings!”

RV Set Up

After moving from Dayton, OH July 2019, we spent the last four weeks with our families in Northwest Indiana visiting loved ones and preparing for our RV expedition. Both of our parents have been a tremendous support in helping us prepare for our trip. They are very excited for us, but also probably think weContinue reading “RV Set Up”

Hello!

Thank you for coming to my blog and following along on this adventure! My name is Kelsey and my husband’s name is Matt. We are home grown Midwesterners who have decided to move out West. We recently quit our jobs and plan to travel the US in an RV for a few months. Our hopeContinue reading “Hello!”