Mother’s Day is around the corner and visiting an Arkansas State Park is among the options for celebrating this significant day. There are many ways to celebrate at state parks, including enjoying a special buffet for the occasion. Below is a rundown of the Arkansas State Parks that have this on their lineup for the day. 

Mount Magazine State Park

This state park is located atop Mount Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas. Inspiring views can be seen from the park’s mountaintop lodge. The lodge also has the Skycrest Restaurant, which has beautiful windows to take in the view. A Mother’s Day buffet has been set for the day and includes coq au vin, herb-crusted pork loin, roasted vegetables and more. 

Ozark Folk Center State Park

This state park in Mountain View helps preserve the culture, music and arts of the Ozarks. They are set to have their Mother’s Day buffet at the Skillet Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu includes fried chicken, crabbed stuffed salmon, homemade pies and more. Here is a full rundown of the menu to look over, which also includes pricing. 

Petit Jean State Park

This state park near Morrilton has the great distinction of being Arkansas’ first state park. The restaurant at Mather Lodge will have a buffet on Mother’s Day. This lodge has a distinct history as the Civilian Conservation Corps helped build it. 

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

This state park is located atop Rich Mountain, the second highest peak in the state. The park provides expansive views of the surrounding scenery and is home to the Queen’s Restaurant, which can be found at the park’s 40-room lodge. The lodge and park have an interesting history and one can travel the famous Talimena National Scenic Byway to get there. The park will have a buffet on Mother’s Day. 

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Located on the shore of DeGray Lake, this resort state park is home to a lakeside restaurant known as Shoreline Restaurant. The restaurant can be found at the park’s lodge, which is centrally located in the park. There are many options to take on at the park, including enjoying their Mother’s Day buffet. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the menu includes chicken marsala, vegetarian lasagna, garbanzo beans and more.