Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas

We arrived just before sunset on a quiet Thursday evening. The gift shop was closed and the tours were over but we still wanted to enjoy the scenery. We decided to take a small fall hike in the park and the scenery was breathtaking. I can’t wait to come back and fully experience the farm but the park itself is a true gem.

We rented the Maple Syrup cabin for our wedding ceremony on the dock and the Pugh Cabin for the reception. Everything we dreamed of! Sara the groundskeeper was so accommodating and nice. The place was perfect and well supplied. Our guests kept complimenting on the beautiful location and setting. Highly recommend!

What a wonderful state park for the whole family. We visited during their yearly festival which was free. A self-guided tour of the home was free. Free tasting of a smoked hog was available for all and there was enough being smoked from the smoke house to be enjoyed by every visitor. The war of 1812 re-enactment was on display with men and women dressed in costume from that time period along with tents they would have used. Some selling what they made others educating the public on the time period. A demonstration of the cannons was very loud. Ear plugs for safety are suggested. Different bands played throughout the day. Arrowheads and other artifacts were displayed and for sale. The Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farms is an added bonus! Trails all around the cabin and dry horse trailer camping. Can spend a whole day hiking trails around the cabin. Be sure to Google the Pugh cabin for interesting history into how Mr. Pugh built it. Have Fun!

Unfortunately, our stay occurred right after a tornado had touched down in the area. All hiking trails and some activities were shutdown. We plan to return after the trails are opened.....Hopefully this fall for a deeper exploration. Be sure to call ahead to find out times for the wagon tour ($3 pp) and house tour.

U have kids and u r wondering where to take them . Yes yes malabar is a great choice for the family and kids. Amazing nature , farm and experience. The coworkers r so wonderful and try to explain everything about the site from the beginning till now . There is also events happening there and u can use the site as wedding venue . The babies can check the farm and check different types of animals who lives there and also u can end up hiking or horse riding . Amazing experience 🤩