"Auto camping became the rage in the 1920's as families experienced the independence and excitement of traveling.  In 1923 an estimated 9,000 people stopped at the tourist camp pictured here in Pilcher Park.  Conveniently located near Lincoln Highway, campers rigged their tents and cooked over open fires along scenic banks of Hickory Creek.  Most stayed just a day or two and set off to see and explore new places."