camping with the higgins

This picture was taken during the mid 1950's.  We had the Higgins tent trailer during the summer of 1957 and into the beginning of the camping season in 1958.  We got the Airstream later that year.  We camped in many of the state parks throughout Minnesota but we also did some cross country trips  and had some great family adventures.  One summer while we were driving out east we stopped at the Indiana Dunes State Park and camped there for a couple of nights.  There are two things that I remember the most about this park.  One--we were able to run barefoot along the dunes and dance in the wind blowing off of the lake.  The sand felt so good (cool and wet) under our feet.  Two--the bathroom situation.  I had "visited" many an outhouse during our time camping but this was my first experience  using an outhouse with a water pool at the bottom of the pit.  I was freaked out by the noise.  Tinkles and plops (SORRY) were scary sound effects.  Yes they were.  But, you know, the fear of falling in at least went away.  However, to this day I really avoid using any outdoor "facility" if I can.  Not pleasant.  No.  Otherwise, the camping was great!