Rustic wooden tray features signatures and a story card

This rustic wooden tray features signatures and a story card from the High Plains Homestead in Crawford, Nebraska.Background & SignaturesThe signatures on the tray belong to Mike (M.A.) and Linda Kesselring, who owned and operated the High Plains Homestead for over two decades. Mike Kesselring, known for his storytelling and dedication to preserving Western history, moved to the Nebraska badlands in 1998 and ran the homestead until selling it in 2019.The Drifter CookshackAs described on the card, the "Drifter Cookshack" was the central dining hall of this replica 1880s frontier town.Menu: Famous for "cowboy-sized meals," including homemade pies, open-pit grilled steaks, and Indian tacos that were once featured on the Food Network.Current Status: While the High Plains Homestead remains open as a "glampground" and event resort, the Drifter Cookshack has transitioned from a full-service restaurant to a community kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals.Location & ExperienceThe homestead is located approximately 16 miles northwest of Crawford, Nebraska, in the scenic badlands near the Oglala National Grasslands. It offers a secluded experience with activities such as fossil hunting, stargazing, and exploring historic buildings like a saloon, jail, and blacksmith shop.This rustic wooden tray features signatures and a story card from the High Plains Homestead in Crawford, Nebraska.

**Background & Signatures**
The signatures on the tray belong to Mike (M.A.) and Linda Kesselring, who owned and operated the High Plains Homestead for over two decades. Mike Kesselring, known for his storytelling and dedication to preserving Western history, moved to the Nebraska badlands in 1998 and ran the homestead until it was sold in 2019.

**The Drifter Cookshack**
As described on the card, the "Drifter Cookshack" was the central dining hall of this replica 1880s frontier town. It was famous for its "cowboy-sized meals," which included homemade pies, open-pit grilled steaks, and Indian tacos that were featured on the Food Network.

**Current Status**
While the High Plains Homestead is still operational as a "glampground" and event resort, the Drifter Cookshack has transitioned from a full-service restaurant to a community kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals.

**Location & Experience**
The homestead is located approximately 16 miles northwest of Crawford, Nebraska, in the scenic badlands near the Oglala National Grasslands. It offers a secluded experience with activities such as fossil hunting, stargazing, and exploring historic buildings like a saloon, jail, and blacksmith shop.

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