At The Lodge in Arkansas’ Mount Magazine State Park, the in-house Skycrest Restaurant with large south-facing windows, a two-story stone-clad fireplace and timber beams is a charming place to take advantage of the views over the southern bluff of the mountain.
Because of the restaurant’s location within a dry county, alcohol purchases at the bar and restaurant can only be made by members of Skycrest’s private club.
Thankfully, becoming a member is free and easy — just sign up at the hostess stand.
The Arkansas River Valley area hosts wineries, wildflowers, valley vistas and hiking opportunities for all. Located two hours west of Little Rock, Mount Magazine State Park, with its grand lodge, cliffside cabins and campgrounds perched around the highest point in Arkansas…